Dec 10, 2018
Investing for Beginners: A How-to Guide
Investing in the stock market can seem intimidating. We’ve put together a guide to help you get started.

Investing can seem pretty complicated and intimidating for beginners, especially if you feel like you don’t have the tools to get started.
But the world of investing can be actually very straightforward and easy to grasp. You just have to start with the basics.
That’s why Stash has put together the following guide to help you learn the most fundamental concepts about investing. Our hope is that by giving you clear and easily understandable information, we’ll also help you develop the confidence to get started investing.
Below are resources that will help educate you on how to get started as a beginner investor:
Section 1: The Fundamentals

Why Should You Invest in Stocks?

How to Start Investing

What Is an Investment Portfolio?

Stocks vs. Shares: Everything You Need to Know
Section 2: Fractional Shares and Micro-Investing

How Your Investments Earn You Money

What is Micro-Investing and How Do I Start?

What Are Fractional Shares?

Investing in Fractional Shares on Stash

Here’s How to Research Stocks
Section 3: Where Does Your Money Go When You Invest?

What is a Brokerage Account, and How Do I Open One?

What Is an ETF? Definition and Guide

ETF vs Stocks: Pros and Cons of Each

The Stash Way: Diversify with Bonds
Section 4: The Stash Way

The Stash Way: Invest Regularly

How Time Can Help You When it Comes to Saving and Investing

Recurring Transactions Can Help You Double Your Savings

Recurring Transactions and Auto-Invest

Auto-Invest! How it Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Investments
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