Learn: Start Here
A short path from zero to your first automated portfolio. Concept → data → action.
Step 1
Stocks vs ETFs
What you actually buy, why ETFs simplify diversification, and which is more practical for beginners.
Step 2
Index Funds 101
Why broad index funds win most of the time and what “total market” actually means.
Step 3
DCA vs Lump Sum
When to spread buys vs invest at once and what tends to win more often in real data.
Step 4
Diversification That Helps
A simple US + bonds + international mix that actually changes drawdown risk, not just the fund count.
Step 5
Fees Really Matter
How a 0.03% vs 1% annual fee shapes your ending balance over decades of compounding.
Step 6
Taxes Basics
Capital gains vs dividends, tax-advantaged accounts, and why holding periods matter.
Step 7
Rebalancing Without Stress
Simple rules for nudging your portfolio back to target without over-trading.
Step 8
How to Pick a Broker
Match your goals to features like account types, fees, and tools, then open with a low-cost broker.
More beginner guides
US vs Global: Where Should I Invest First?
How to choose between US-only and global stock ETFs as a non-US investor, with simple example mixes and a focus on behaviour over prediction.
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