How to Invest for Beginners (2026)

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Hey friends, this is the investing video I wish I had when I started back in 2015. I'm walking through the complete beginner's guide to investing in stocks and shares, addressing common fears like "what if I lose all my money," and sharing the alternative approach to building wealth that goes beyond just putting money in the market. Hope you enjoy xx

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📗 The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins: https://geni.us/LEU0wG

📘 The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ De Marco: https://geni.us/o1uBB

⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Part 1: The Basics and Philosophy of Investing
02:04 - What is an asset?
04:02 - Part 2: Why and How to Invest in stocks and shares
04:50 - How to choose which company to invest in
09:21 - Why you shouldn't pick individual stocks
14:22 - How to buy index funds
16:37 - Part 3: Common Fears, Questions and Concerns
17:15 - What if I lose all my money?
18:57 - Why the stock market goes up over time
22:18 - Global index funds
24:25 - Part 4: Fastlane Investing
26:06 - Option 1: Invest in yourself
27:24 - Option 2: Invest in your own business


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