Beginner’s guide to investing in THE STOCK MARKET

Once your foundations are secure, you’re ready to invest for your future. But there are some things you need to know before you get started.

The first thing to consider is how long you can wait before you need access to the capital you’re investing.

Essentially, the longer you stay invested, the better, because the value of your investment WILL fluctuate and over time it will go down as well as up.

You should invest in the stock market only if you do not plan to take out the money for at least five years, and preferably seven. This will give you time to ride out the inevitable ups and downs and see a return for the risk you are taking.