Should I Invest in Index Funds or Individual Stocks?
Evaluate your investment strategy options
1. How much investment experience do you have?
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2. What's your risk tolerance?
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3. Do you have time to research individual stocks?
4. What's your investment timeline?
5. Have you maxed out retirement accounts?
6. How much capital can you invest?
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7. What are your investment goals?
8. Do you understand market fundamentals?
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