On Bloom, you can buy a stock for as little as $1! 💰
This makes stocks affordable, but it also gives you the responsibility to decide how much money you want to invest 🤔
Realistically, you’ll invest out of a dedicated pool of money you set aside for investing 🥳
Here’s how to determine how much you should set aside 👉
First, and most importantly, never invest more than you can afford to lose 🦺
This means you should avoid depositing funds that you might want to spend in the next month or two on things like rent, food, or any other expense 🤔
Next, try to put aside money regularly 💸
This could look like depositing $20 every week ✅
How much are you comfortable investing every week? 🤔
Jot this down and consider setting up a recurring deposit on Bloom to automatically set aside funds for investing 💪
You can start by picking a percentage of your savings or income 🔣
Some experts suggest investing 10% of your income, while others say up to 50% 👀
The real answer is that it depends on what your expenses and risk tolerance are, so just pick something that feels comfortable for you 😎
So in summary: take a look at your savings, allowance or job income and either decide on a flat amount to contribute regularly, or a percentage! 🎉