YIJ 01: Where Do I Begin?
"How do I even start investing?"
"Which company should I choose?"
"How long do I need to keep my money in?"
If these questions sound familiar—swirling with a mix of curiosity and confusion—you're not alone. That's exactly how I felt when I first approached the world of investing—and it's a feeling many of us beginners share.
Hi, I'm Nicholas, a 19-year-old fascinated by what makes successful companies tick.
I wanted to understand how to analyze businesses, spot real opportunities and maybe even pick stocks that could grow significantly over time...
...but I quickly realized I can't be the only one starting from scratch.
Welcome to Young Investor Journey
That's why I created this blog. Young Investor Journey is where I'll be sharing my own learning process, step-by-step—a process driven by my own research with occasional insights from an experienced mentor to keep me on track. I believe that by documenting my journey, we can help each other figure things out.
Together, we'll:
Break down complex investing concepts into plain English
Cut through the confusing jargon the finance world loves
Discover resources to find reliable information
Learn methods to analyze companies to identifying potential for long term growth
(think: planting our money and watching it grow 🌱)
This isn't about pretending I have all the answers—far from it! Think of Young Investor Journey as a real-time learning lab. I'm here to experiment, share what works (and what doesn't) and be honest about the inevitable bumps along the way.
Meet the Crew
I'm not navigating this alone! To help me make sense of it all and bring this blog to life, I've teamed up with:
Timothy: Our talented Illustrator.
He'll turn complex ideas and my walls of text into fun and relatable visuals, helping us all stay engaged as we navigate this journey together.
Reginald: Our wise (and perhaps slightly eccentric) mentor.
As a seasoned investor, Reginald will pop in occasionally with insights, frameworks and challenges to keep us thinking critically...
...but he won't be giving us the answers directly. The discovery is part of our journey.
Ready to Plant the Seeds?
So, are you ready to start sowing the seeds of your investment knowledge?
Subscribe to our newsletter and join us on this journey! Let's learn, grow and (hopefully) watch our investments flourish—together.
Useful Resources for Getting Started
As we embark on this journey, here are a few reliable resources I've found helpful for understanding the basics:
Investopedia Financial Dictionary is a great place to look up any confusing financial terms or jargon.
Stock Investing 101 by Young Investors Society is excellent as a reliable, easy-to-understand guide for beginners.
Let’s get growing together 🌱
— Nicholas
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