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‍Major Do's & Don'ts When Investing

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‍What are the most significant dos and don'ts in terms of investing? That's simple.

• Do begin as soon as possible. Invest, regardless of the amount and at an early age. There are numerous opportunities (such as Acorns) where you can invest your money at a low cost. When we start early, even a small amount can accumulate over time to become a significant amount. Thanks to the magic of compound interest.

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• ‍Don't simply invest in things you do not fully understand or in things that others advise you to invest in. Particularly on tik tok and other similar apps, there is a ton of useless information and the biggest investment myths can be found there. Make sure you understand the investment you are making before buying anything, for example, Bitcoin, crypto stocks, or tech stocks that you have no knowledge of.

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If you are unsure, that is okay! Contact an advisor at Vincere Wealth to help you get off on the best foot, rather than close friends or relatives who are not quite sure on how to guide you. It would be best to seek professional advice if they lack investing experience or qualification.

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Here are some investing mistakes you should avoid:

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Don’t #1 Be impatient

Long-term returns will be higher when portfolio growth is gradual and steady. A portfolio should only be used for the purposes for which it was created. Any other use would be disastrous. This means that you must maintain reasonable expectations regarding the pace of portfolio growth and return.

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Don’t #2 Attempting to Time the Market

Returns are also ruined when you try to time the market. It is quite tough to time the market correctly. Even institutional investors frequently fall short in their attempts. Not timing or even security selection, but rather your judgments on asset allocation can account for the majority of a portfolio's return.

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Don’t #3 Failing to Diversify

Professional investors might be able to get a good return by holding a small number of concentrated positions, but average investors shouldn't do it. It is better to adhere to the principle of diversification and always diversify. A portfolio of exchange traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds should provide exposure to all key industries. Include all significant industries while creating a personal stock portfolio.

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‍Don’t #4 Letting Your Emotions Rule‍

Emotions may be the single biggest detriment to investment performance. Fear and greed, as the adage goes, determine market behavior. Fear and greed are both emotions that investors should try to control.  Despite the fact that stock market returns can fluctuate significantly over shorter time frames, history shows that investors who are able to hold on for the long haul are usually rewarded.

Emotionally-driven investors may panic sell when they observe a decline in their returns, even though they would have been better off in the long run if they had just waited it out. As a matter of fact, patient investors may gain from the irrational choices made by other investors.

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What Should You “DO” to Avoid These Mistakes?

To help you steer clear of these pitfalls and maintain your portfolio's stability, we've included some additional tips below.

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DO Make a Strategy

It's in your best interest to take the time to think about your financial situation, your long-term goals, and the amount of money you'll need to invest in order to achieve those goals. Get help from a qualified financial planner if you don't think you can handle this on your own. 

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Consider your investment goals when deciding how to allocate your funds, and you'll be motivated to save more and have a better chance of making sound financial decisions. Focus on the market's past performance to help set realistic goals. Do not assume that with a well-balanced portfolio you will become wealthy overnight. The key to financial success is sticking with a methodical investment plan over a prolonged period of time.

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How to Set Realistic Investing Goals

It's simple to talk about the value of creating goals, but it's quite different to actually take the necessary actions to do so. Here’s how to  set realistic investing goals:

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‍1. Identify Your Goal‍

It is important to clearly define your goals as the first step in achieving them. Retirement, a child's college education, or a dream home are examples of common investing objectives. You can develop an investment strategy to achieve your goal by being aware of it and making it SMART. The use of SMART Goals is the method of goal-setting that experts advise the most frequently. For example:

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• ‍Specific: Determining your intended savings amount and use is necessary for setting a specific financial goal.

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• ‍Measurable: Financial objectives are frequently simple to gauge. You can easily see how close you are to achieving yours, which has a particular money figure associated to it.

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• Achievable: While it's acceptable to set high standards for yourself, doing so at the expense of other, more attainable goals will sap your motivation.

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• Relevant: A solid investment objective should coincide with your larger objectives and core values.

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• Time-Bound: Setting an end date for your goal not only gives it a feeling of urgency, but it also makes it easier for you to determine how much you must save each month or each week in order to reach the goal.

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2. Identify Your Investment Strategy

Be sure to take your time horizon into account when choosing how to invest the money you have saved for your objective. The greatest assets for short-term objectives—those that may be attained in less than three years—might be liquid ones like cash. You can balance your portfolio between high-quality fixed-income investments and stocks for mid-term goals that are three to 10 years out. Then, you can adopt a more aggressive strategy for long-term objectives that are more than ten years away, such as investing in equities, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Wrapping Up 

Making mistakes is part of the process of investing. As an investor, you will do better if you know about these mistakes, know when you are making them, and know how to avoid them. Make a deliberate, systematical plan and stick to it to avoid making the mistakes above. If you have to take a chance, save some money for fun that you can afford to lose. If you follow these tips, you'll be well on your way to building a portfolio that will bring you a lot of long-term happiness.

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