Chapter 03 — Money & Finance
How do I invest in stocks for beginners?
Open a brokerage account (Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, Trade Republic depending on country), turn on automatic monthly buys of a broad index ETF — VTI (US total market), VT (global), or VWCE in Europe — and ignore the news. Pick one fund, automate it, and revisit yearly.
Follow-up questions
How much do I need to start?
Most platforms now allow fractional shares from $1. The minimum that matters is the habit, not the dollar.
How do I invest in the S&P 500?
Buy a low-cost S&P 500 ETF — VOO (Vanguard, 0.03%) or IVV (iShares, 0.03%) in the US, CSPX in Europe. One fund, one click, one decision.
Should I buy individual stocks?
Cap it at 5–10% of your portfolio. The rest in index funds. Most people who pick stocks underperform the boring average.
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