The Four Principles
1 . Invest regularly.
You can begin by investing as little as $25, $50 or $100 a month. As your
resources grow, your monthly investment can grow. The important thing
is to invest on a set schedule over time.
2 . Reinvest earnings, dividends and profits.
If a stock pays dividends, reinvest them to buy more shares. If you sell
a stock, apply the proceeds to another investment.
3 . Invest in quality growth stocks and mutual funds.
With the right growth stocks and equity mutual funds, you can achieve
goals like doubling your money every five years with an acceptable
amount of risk.
4 . D i v e r s i f y.
A balanced portfolio includes companies of various sizes from different
industry segments and mutual funds from various categories. This kind of
diversification helps reduce risk and broaden investment opportunity
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