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3 Signs You’re Ready to Invest in the Stock Market

09/12/2018 by John Leave a Comment

The stock market is an exciting playground for investors offering a much greater growth potential than bonds and other common short-term investments. Stocks also offer investors great flexibility. You can invest as much or as little as you want, then adjust your investments over time according to the market and your financial position. Stock picking tools like the Motley Fool stock advisor review is a great tool for novices and experienced traders alike.

You’ve Got Financial Assets

As with all investments, trading in the stock market comes with an element of risk. While there’s great money-making potential, you could also lose it all if you make the wrong moves. That’s why it’s vital to have financial assets in place to fall back on.

You should have an emergency fund to draw from if poor investing decisions leave you strapped for cash. Money experts suggest your emergency fund should have at least enough to cover six months’ worth of expenses. Your emergency fund should be accessible and working for you in low-risk investments, like a savings or checking account or bonds. Setting up automatic payments into a special account is a great way to build your emergency fund.

A robust 401(k) plan ensures that no matter what happens in the stock market, you’ll have the money you need for a comfortable retirement. You probably set one up when you started working. You may like to speak to a financial adviser about your 401(k) plan to learn whether you’re on target for the retirement you want or whether you should adjust your contributions and investment selections. Don’t buy shares until you’ve got your financial assets in order.

You Understand the Stock Market

You should never invest in an area you don’t understand, so make sure you’re knowledgeable about the stock market before jumping in. The internet contains some great, easy-to-understand resources about how the stock market works. If you don’t understand one, find another that explains it in a different way. A good financial adviser should be able to answer any questions you have. While you don’t need to be a financial wizard, you should be able to describe how the stock market works to someone in your own words.

You’ve Researched Your Options

The stock market opens up a range of potential investments to you. Researching your options carefully will help you make the best financial decisions.

If you’re on a budget or want to make small investments until you’re more familiar with the stock market, penny stock trading might suit you better than investing in larger corporations that usually have more expensive shares. Penny stock trading also tends to be a better choice for short-term investors, who don’t have the time to weather any losses they might make with larger investments.

You should also research industry trends and trends for specific companies you’re interested in. Recent positive growth suggests stocks from companies in the business training and employment, marine transport, and coal sectors are better options that shares in weaker performing industries like defense, home construction, and gambling.

Once you’ve got a handle on your finances, the stock market, and the stocks available to you, prepare to have some fun! Investing in shares is an exciting way to potentially grow your wealth.

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