Investors who want to buy tech stocks can do so in a brokerage account or an individual retirement account (IRA)—and, in some cases, a 401(k). If you’re just beginning your investing journey or looking for a new way to trade, check out our list of the best online brokers and the best investment apps.
Investing in individual stocks isn’t like buying an index fund. When buying individual stocks, it’s critical for investors to research companies and assess their financial circumstances before investing. Individual stocks can be very risky, and you need to be aware of the risks before you buy.
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Instead of buying individual stocks, many financial advisors recommend that investors diversify, using investments such as an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or index fund. If you want to go this route, you can check out Forbes Advisor’s list of best total stock market index funds or use fund screening tools available on your investing platform to find the best options for you.
The author owned shares of Apple Inc. when this article was published. He held no positions in the other securities discussed in the post at the original time of publication.
