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Buying Stock directly or Equity Fund – Which One is Better?

Investment in stock for a beginner, is it better to buy stock myself or through equity in mutual fund?

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  2. Haruna Yahaya
    Assistant Moderator Economist.

    For a beginner mutual funds (or index funds/ETFs) are way better than picking individual stocks yourself. Why: Less risk (diversification) No need to research companies daily You avoid most newbie mistakes Historically better results for most people starting out Individual stocks only do small amounRead more

    For a beginner mutual funds (or index funds/ETFs) are way better than picking individual stocks yourself.

    Why:
    Less risk (diversification)
    No need to research companies daily
    You avoid most newbie mistakes
    Historically better results for most people starting out

    Individual stocks only do small amounts later, once you’ve learned more.

    Start with mutual funds. That’s the practical move.

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