HOW TO START INVESTING

First of all, congratulations! Investing money is the most reliable way to create wealth over time. If an investor is new to the investing world, there are financial advisors to guide you to get started. It is time to make your money function for you.

Before you put acquired cash into an investment, it is only right to comprehend how it functions. However, there is no one-size-fits-all answer here. The best way to invest money is whichever way performs best for the investor. To be sure, an investor will want to consider:

1. Investment style
2. Investment allocation
3. Investment probability tolerance

1. Investment style

How much time does the investor want to put into investing the money?

The investing world has two major camps when it comes to the ways to invest money: active investing and passive investing. Investors desire both styles to have merit, as long as they focus on the long term and are looking for long term gains. But an investor’s lifestyle, allocation, term tolerance, and interests could give it a preference for one type.

Active investing implies an investor taking time to study selected investments. If an investor plans to invest in day trading of shares on the stock market and other variable income assets, he/she is planning to be an active investor. To successfully be an active investor, an investor will need the following:

Time:

Active investing requires a lot of virtual performance. Investors will need to study the investment opportunities, conduct some basic analysis, and keep up with the investments after they invest in them.

Knowledge:

The investor should be familiar with some of the basics of how to analyse investments before investing.

Desire:

Active investing certainly has the potential for superior profits, but an investor will have to want to spend the time to get it right.

On the other hand, passive investing is the equivalent of putting an airplane on autopilot versus flying it manually. Passive investments have historically generated strong profits, this is a perfect approach over the long run, and there is no much effort required. In a nutshell, passive investing involves putting the investor’s money to function by either purchasing shares on the stock market to hold for the long term and/or investing in fixed income assets.

---

2. Investment allocation

How much money does the investor have to invest?

An investor could think a large sum of money is needed to start a portfolio, but some investment accounts allow you to begin investing with £1. The amount of money an investor is starting with is the most important investment… you are making sure you are financially ready to invest and that you are investing money frequently over time.

One important step to take before investing is to establish an investment fund. This is cash set aside in an asset such as a fixed income asset. The investment fund is an investor’s safety net.

Kayndrexsphere suggests an ideal amount for an investment fund is enough to cover 5 years worth of allocations. It is also a smart idea to retire from all debts before starting to invest. Think of it this way…. an investment has historically generated profits of 100% and above annually over long periods. If as an investor, you invest money at these types of returns and simultaneously credits 16% or higher to debts, you are putting yourself in a position to overlook profit over the long run.

---

3. Investment probability tolerance

How much financial probability is the investor willing to take?

Most investments lead to re-investment. Each type of investment has its own level of risk….but this risk is often correlated with profits. It is important to find a balance between maximising the profits on your money and finding a risk level you are comfortable with.

According to Kayndrexsphere, one good guidance for investors is to generate an investment plan that meets investment risk tolerance and financial goals. Some investment accounts will assist an investor to construct and maintain a portfolio of investments designed to maximise profit potential while keeping investment risk level appropriate for the investor’s needs.

---

Base line

Investing money could seem fulfilling. If as an investor, you know how you want to invest, how much money to invest and the risk tolerance, you will be well positioned to make smart decisions with your money that will serve you well for decades to come.