START SMALL, BUT START EARLY
Hello Hive community 👋 it's been a while 😊
I've been trying to be on a daily posting streak journey on Financial literacy and I want it to be beginner friendly, hope this helps and impact as much as possible. From Nigeria 🇳🇬 it's me saying I love you all.
Many people believe investing is only for the rich, people with more than enough money to spare . That mindset alone has kept countless beginners away from opportunities that could truly change their financial future.
The truth is simple: you don’t need a fortune to begin, you need just begin with the little you have. Often, the only difference between someone who grows financially and someone who doesn’t is the decision to start.
Imagine putting ₦100,000 into a strong company on the Nigerian Exchange Group. If the company grows and the stock price rises over time, that initial amount can multiply, couple with additional dividend. It won’t happen overnight, but the market rewards patience and consistent action.
Some companies with low risk for a beginner and companies investors keep an eye on include:
Access Holdings Plc
Fidelity Bank Plc
United Bank for Africa
MTN Nigeria Communications
These investors buy shares, hold them, and let time and business growth do the heavy lifting.
But here’s something every beginner must understand: investing is not gambling.
Note this👆
Prices will rise and fall. Some days your investment may go up, other days it may go down. What matters most is discipline, patience, and a willingness to learn.
The biggest mistake beginners make is waiting for the “perfect time.” In reality, the perfect time often passes while people are still thinking.
So here’s the takehome:
Start small
Learn consistently
Stay patient
In finance, time in the market often matters more than timing the market.
And one day, the small steps you take today may become the financial progress you’ve always hoped for.
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✍️ SHIKUMI 5
