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I'm 35 years old and have built up $300,000 by obediently putting all my cash into the S&P 500. Now I'm wondering: Am I smart enough to start picking individual stocks?


Published on 2025-04-19 06:21:00 - Moneywise
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  • One common piece of advice people receive in their early years of investing is to put their money in a fund that tracks a market index like the S&P 500. Even legendary investor Warren Buffett recommends this approach for everyday Americans.

A 35-year-old individual who has accumulated $300,000 by consistently investing in the S&P 500 is now contemplating whether to start picking individual stocks. Financial experts suggest that while the S&P 500 offers a diversified and historically successful investment approach, venturing into individual stocks requires a deep understanding of the market, a well-thought-out strategy, and the ability to handle increased risk. They recommend maintaining a core investment in broad market indices like the S&P 500, while cautiously allocating a smaller portion of the portfolio to individual stocks if one is willing to dedicate time to research and accept the potential for higher volatility and losses.

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