Why Your First Investment Should Probably Be Boring
Nobody opens a brokerage account hoping to be bored. But after three decades in the markets, here's what I've learned: for a beginner, boring may be exactly what builds wealth.
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Insights, strategies, and practical guidance on building wealth from 35+ years on Wall Street.
You Have $1,000 to Invest: Where Should You Start?
You don't need $100,000 or the next hot stock to start investing. You need $1,000, a plan and the discipline to stick with it. Here's exactly how I'd put a first $1,000 to work.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes I See Beginner Investors Make
Most beginners don't lose money because they don't know enough about the market. They lose it to emotional decisions. Here are the five mistakes I see over and over, and how to avoid them.
Is the BTC-ETH Winter Finally Over?
Bitcoin has surged more than 20% in a week, ETF inflows are back, and BTC has reclaimed its 200-day moving average. Is the crypto winter finally over? Maybe, but after decades of trading I'm not chasing a 20% move. Here's my DCA-since-2020 approach and what I need to see before calling a new bull market.
Turning $1,000 Into $21,864: The Part of Trading Nobody Likes to Talk About
Two years ago I opened a Robinhood account with $1,000. It's now worth $21,864.10, up 247.90% year to date. But the real story isn't the return, it's risk and drawdown management, and why keeping your losses small is what lets the winners compound.
Korean Markets Crashed and Chip Stocks Tanked. Is It Time to Buy?
A sell-off in Korea's memory-chip giants dragged Nvidia, AMD, and Micron lower and revived fears that the AI trade is over. Sergio Avedian explains why semiconductor corrections have historically rewarded patient, long-term investors.
The 10 Assets Every Investor Should Consider Owning Before They Retire
There is no single perfect investment for retirement. Sergio Avedian walks through the ten assets he believes every investor should consider owning, and the one that matters more than all the rest.
Income Makes You Rich Today. Assets Make You Rich Tomorrow.
A big paycheck and real wealth are not the same thing. Sergio Avedian explains why income stops when you do, and how assets keep paying you long after the work is done.
Robinhood Isn't Really Commission-Free. Here's What You're Actually Paying.
Robinhood made trading commission-free, but nothing on Wall Street is free. Sergio Avedian breaks down payment for order flow, the bid-ask spread, and the hidden costs that quietly eat your returns.