Money picks for New investors
Getting started with investing the simple, evidence-based way, through low-cost diversified funds or a robo-advisor, without overcomplicating it or trying to beat the market.
What you're really asking: How do I start investing without overcomplicating it or making expensive mistakes?
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Frequently asked questions
Should I pick stocks or buy funds?
For almost everyone starting out, buy low-cost, broadly diversified index funds rather than individual stocks. Picking stocks is hard, time-consuming, and most professionals don't beat the market doing it. Diversified funds give you the market's return at low cost.
Brokerage or robo-advisor?
A robo-advisor like Autopilot is great if you want investing fully automated for a small fee. A brokerage like Baseline or Vista is better if you're happy to buy a couple of index funds yourself and skip the management fee. Both are fine; choose based on how hands-on you want to be.
How much do I need to start?
Less than you think. Many platforms let you start with a small amount and add automatically each month. The habit of contributing regularly matters far more than the size of your first deposit.