How And Why To Invest In The Stock Market?

​The act of saving and investing money regularly will significantly change the way you live your life in the future.

        Without faith in the future, no one would ever invest at all. To be an investor, you must be a believer in a better tomorrow.

Benjamin Graham

A company's growth and success usually drives its stock price higher. Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.

What is a Stock?

​Stock is a type of security that signifies share/ownership in a corporation. There are two main types of stock: the first one is Common Stock, which entitles the owner to vote a shareholders' meetings and to receive dividends. The second is Preferred Stock which generally does not have voting rights but has a higher claim on earnings and assets. The Stock Market is a place where stocks are bought and sold.

How to make money in Stocks?

• Price Appreciation​

​            - A company's growth and success usually drives its stock price higher.

• Dividends

​           - Companies also give out a portion of their profits to shareholders, called dividends.

Why invest in a Stock Market?

​There are many different securities that you can invest your money but based on history, ​it was proven that investing in quality stocks can provide greater returns than most investment instruments. 

The 4 Golden Rules of Investment

Remember these golden rules of investment in order to achieve your financial goals and freedom.

• Invest Early

​            - take advantage of compounding over the period of time. The earlier the better.

• Invest Regularly

​            - be consistent by making it a hobby. Investing is a good thing.

• Invest Long-term

​            - rich people think long-term. Discipline is just choosing between what you want now and
              what you want most. 

• Invest using Diversification

​            - As the saying goes, "Do not put all your eggs in one basket." 

      Diversification is protection against ignorance.
It makes little sense if you know what you are doing. 

Warren Buffett

How Can I Start Investing In The Philippine Stock Market?
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With the help of an accredited online trading broker, you can take part in the Philippine Stock Market.