NOVICE INVESTORS, NEVER COMMIT THESE MISTAKES

Investing used to be associated with wealthiest people in the world. Thanks to technology and continuous developments, investing has reached more people, even an average Joe. But before trading like Warren Buffet, take note of some of the most common investing mishaps committed by first-timers.

Investing money you can never use for more important reasons. It is a major no-no to use money you can never afford to lose. That includes your emergency fund, education fund, vacation fund, and the like. Investing and staying in the market requires a considerable amount of emergency cushion, a well-laid trading plan, and a clear mindset. If you only save a certain amount of money to get you through daily living, put your investing plans on hold. This mindset tends to result in behavioral biases, which can result in committing mistakes.

Going all out with an investment. Never put all your eggs in a basket. Never invest all of your capital in a particular asset class. Every investment has its ebbs and flows. Even the best assets or companies for that matter. That is why financial advisors urge clients to use diversification. While risk is unavoidable, diversifying investments can help us maximize returns and minimize lesses.

Trailing news. Sure, investors should keep abreast of the latest news. But it does not mean one should pay too much attention on chasing news. Keep doing that or lose your money in the long stretch. Cashing in on every development or update might end up depleting all your money. For new investors, it is advisable to capitalize on companies that you profoundly understand and hold a significant trading performance.

Leveraging. Leveraging, in essence, is the act of borrowing money to bolster the prospective return of an asset. The two-edged tool can either magnify earnings or losings on a specific investment. Other kinds of leverage include options which can be managed by utilizing market orders (in case of forex). Especially for new investors, it is not prudent to leverage especially if you do not have a full understanding of the bass tracks of the market.