Guides · Getting started
Investing at 18 or as a student
In short: Starting young is a real advantage thanks to time and compounding. But on a small budget the priority is avoiding traps: leveraged trading, influencer-pushed cryptos and "get rich" courses.
Time is your advantage
Money invested at 18 has decades to grow. Even $30 a month can become a meaningful sum over 40 years, if markets follow their historical trend.
Where to start
Emergency fund, then a diversified ETF with small regular amounts. Learning the basics is worth more than any "trick".
Traps aimed at young people
Paid courses, "signal" groups, leveraged trading apps, trendy cryptos. Most people who follow these paths lose money.