How Should a Beginner Invest in Stocks? Start With This ETF.
There's no "right" way to invest, because it all depends on the person doing the investing. Value, growth, growth at a reasonable price, contrarian, income -- the list of investment styles goes on and on, even including some people who rely on astrology (which is not a highly recommended approach). The problem for a beginner is figuring out which style is right for you, and that takes time.
That's why you'll want to focus on having a strong foundation for your portfolio while you learn. This Vanguard ETF will provide you with just that.
Some people have a greater proclivity for investing than others, but all investors still have to learn what works for them. A great example is world-famous investor Warren Buffett, also known as the Oracle of Omaha. He basically started his career at the knee of Benjamin Graham, who wrote The Intelligent Investor. He taught Buffett to look for value stocks. But Buffett also learned some lessons from Philip Fisher, the author of Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. Fisher was focused on growth investing. Further, Buffett gives credit to his long-term partner, the now-deceased Charlie Munger, for helping him to shift toward buying great companies at fair prices.
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