How to Invest for Beginners (2021)

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Hey friends, in this video I'll give you a complete breakdown of how to get started with investing your hard earned cash, what various terms mean in the financial world and how to avoid taking high risks.

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00:00 Intro
00:56 – What happens to my money over time?
02:00 – Stop money from losing value over time.
02:35 – How do I make money?
03:52 – What is an investment?
05:34 – What are shares?
07:09 – How do I buy a share?
08:17 – How do I decide which shares to buy?
09:34 – What's an index fund?
15:12 – Isn't investing risky?
20:55 – When should I get started?
23:39 – How much money do I need to get started?
25:39 – How do I begin?

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Comments (64) on “How to Invest for Beginners (2021)”

  1. When you invest, you’re buying a day that you don’t have to work..
    I pray everyone reading this becomes successful.

    2. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

    3. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

    4. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

    5. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

  2. *An absolutely stunning video , every single detail was made accurately , this is something must people need to follow in order to be ready for what’s to come in the future*

    1. I would love to see an estimate of how much is the hour spent into setting up a yt channel valued. That is, if you were to stop creating content how much money would you get per month and what would the resale value of your channel be, considering that return V Corp Invest was my REDEMPTION

    2. I would love to see an estimate of how much is the hour spent into setting up a yt channel valued. That is, if you were to stop creating content how much money would you get per month and what would the resale value of your channel be, considering that return V Corp Invest was my REDEMPTION

    3. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

    4. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

  3. *An absolutely stunning video , every single detail was made accurately , this is something must people need to follow in order to be ready for what’s to come in the future*

    1. I would love to see an estimate of how much is the hour spent into setting up a yt channel valued. That is, if you were to stop creating content how much money would you get per month and what would the resale value of your channel be, considering that return V Corp Invest was my REDEMPTION

    2. I would love to see an estimate of how much is the hour spent into setting up a yt channel valued. That is, if you were to stop creating content how much money would you get per month and what would the resale value of your channel be, considering that return V Corp Invest was my REDEMPTION

    3. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

    4. If your investing experience is less than 10 years start with 5-6 portfolio. Don’t bet big on any single company, learn the process first. Initial diversification is not bad, it really worked for me during my early years. Remember that protection of capital is a must, this is why vcorpinvest.com on google is a very good start , come thank me later

  4. *The stock market is still a fantastic tool for building wealth, however, so it’s wise to consider investing even if you don’t have much money to spare*

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    2. INTRIGUING—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-THE PASSVE INCME YOU FIND ON VCORPINVEST.COM IS MORE FRUITFUL COMPARED TO THE OTHERS

  5. Thank you for sharing this well-thought-out video. Finally someone who explains the absolute basics in clear and understandable language. 😊

  6. You explain these concepts so well! I appreciate you using layman’s terms and providing excellent examples. It helped me conceptualize these concepts and really understand what it means to invest.

    3. Consistently investing in quality dividend paying companies over the long term is a relatively easy strategy to create generational wealth, i learnt this from Jane Marie Kunak.

    5. I invest in stable stocks, my rule: if you previously liked the stock, then you should love it at a discounted price.

  7. This video is amazing. Really well structured and as easy to understand as this topic gets. I’m 17 and don’t really have a plan tbh but this is quite helpful.

    1. @Waadling Penguin and they’re probably gonna make more than you thinking like this at 11

    3. @Oliver Pearson good job. Hopefully you’ll be wealthy since you’re thinking about investment at 11 years old 🙂

  8. Great video. Sad we don’t get such simple and straightforward strategies and discussions when we need them early on in life (middle/high school). Better late than never!

  9. Accidentally bumped into your video , I’m glad I found you. You really explain investing very well and make it easy for us newbees to understand

  10. Hey Ali, really appreciate how simple you explain all… it’s so clear and easy to understand. Thanks so much!

  12. Great insight! Brilliant content!!
    I started investing in the stock market when I was about 20 yrs and the only “regret” is that ‘I wished I started earlier’; with that I started in for all of my kids as soon as they are born. And like you rightly said Index Fund is a safe haven for such long term investment.

  13. Amazing video. Great pacing, super organized, explains every question that pops up in your mind once you hear a concept. At no point I felt the need to pause the video and google some concept because he was just explaining it right away.

  14. Thank you SO much for making this video! I’ve watched a couple helpful videos on this topic but I had yet to learn about the vocabulary. You made a great effort in simplifying the process! Also, I love your content and the way you approach financial education and I cannot wait for your updates in 2022! I hope the process of writing your book is going really well so far!

  15. I’m 31 & already feel behind – I have a 401K & IRA but want to expand my investments. I’ve been thinking about doing this for the past 5 years because I’m so overwhelmed about how to do it. Thank you for breaking it down! Opened a Fidelity account yesterday & ready to start 🙂

  16. This video was wayyyyy easier than a hour long video I just watched. You simplify it and give us realistic ideas and advice thank youuuu

  17. Great video. One thing i think you failed to mention is brokerage fees. Generally this will mean it makes more financial sense to save a chunk before buying shares as each transaction will cost $10-20. Due to this i normally wait until i have $1k ready to invest before i buy

  18. *Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. The stock market has plenty of opportunities to earn a decent payouts, with the right skills and proper understanding of how the market works.*

    1. Wow many people are talking about this Expert Mrs Charlotte I think am going to give her a try.

    2. What’s Going through the conversations here I’m convinced that Mrs Charlotte is real and can deliver very well

    3. Investment are the stepping stones to success, when it came to investment I don’t joke with it.

    4. The world is gradually moving out of the I work for my boss era, and people who choose to be entrepreneurs are highly securing a brighter future for themselves.

  19. The stock market is still one of the most potential places to invest your money, if you can manage the risk then you can take advantage of the stock market to secure your financial position and earn money.

    1. My advice to anyone in the market right now is to seek guidance, it’s the best way to build long term wealth while managing your risk and emotions with the passive investing strategy.

    2. You’re right, I have some good knowledge of the market but I know I need more in order to reach my goals. My goals in my stock portfolio is to continue to grow my account and make smart investments.

    3. @Rozay NellyDo a little research on this broker Samantha Leigh Wentland. She was really helpful in my early days. Still is. Being successful requires market knowledge and I made a very good choice adopting a professional, I’m sure she will be of great assistance to you.

    4. @Ivy TheodoreI know Samantha. She obviously brings a lot of experience in trading to the table but more importantly I think she is a tough person in an industry that demands clairvoyance.

  20. My advice to new investors: Buy good companies stocks and hold them as long as they are good companies. Just do this and ignore the forecasts and market views which are at best entertaining but completely useless. It’s time in the market, not timing the market. Last year I invested 200 grand in the S&P 500/ an allocation fund (credits to my advisor Jane Marie Kunak) and it returned 370k, but guess what? I put it back and reinvested. Now I’m rounding up close to a million.

    1. When it comes to the stocks and investing, most people don’t know where to start. Fortunately, great investors of the past and present can provide us with guidance

    2. I googled the lady you mentioned, and after going through her credentials, I can tell she’s a pro, I’ll be writing her a mail shortly

    3. I did read about Jane Marie Kunak on the web., quite an interesting lady with an amazing track record

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    5. l myself made $8,000 from investing in forex trading, in just 12 days of trading. Awesome right?

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