One of the most critical things a new investor can have is the right mindset. Understanding that both winning and losing with investments, is the greatest tool that an investor can have. Now, while this may seem a no-brainer, you’d be amazed at how often this slips the new investor’s mind. The most valuable thing, a new investor can own is the true understanding that investing can be a win or lose situation.
For the new investor, the safest bet is to invest in things, you know. For example, if you know, cars, consider investing in classics. If you know real estate, perhaps you should invest in foreclosure. If you’re a doctor. Perhaps a new startup company with a medical device. Warren Buffett has stated, he only invests in what he understands. (And very few investors will ever match. Mr. Buffett’s success).
Invest in what you know.
Most new investors will take extreme comfort in investing in something that they have at least a bit of knowledge on. The overall topic of investment is not nearly as important as the comfort investor has the depth of their understanding of the topic. Remember this, this previous statement can be of tremendous value. When evaluating a potential amount of investors on a given investment.(The fewer investors, the larger the return).
Every investment has the opportunity to be a large winner or a potentially large loser. The investor mindset, factors this in from the moment of first consideration when looking at a potential investment. Now while it doesn’t stop there. You also must calculate in true value of the potential investment and its overall appeal to a secondary market.(Remember the number one rule investing by low sell high. This doesn’t matter if it’s a company or stock option).
Never lose sight of the overall endgame. However do not allow greed to push you into an investment that is not worthy of your financial commitment. Due diligence is the key. For the first time investor, you must turn over as many rocks as possible in order to give yourself peace of mind for your potential investment. Don’t keep yourself up at night second-guessing.
For the first time investor, you must have a strong and committed attitude to the investment you choose. Do not invest in something you are unsure of. For most first-time investors finding that comfort level is what the first investment is really about. How much do I feel comfortable giving to an investment, how much do I feel comfortable removing from my savings, and most importantly, how comfortable am I with the people I have invested my money with.