I’m new to all this stuff and I keep reading you need to invest in at least 25 companies or ETF or whatever. Pardon my ignorance but how much should I start to put in all 25 of them? That’s a LOT and for a medically retired veteran money doesn’t stretch that far 
. Any guidance here? I already get the epic tips on where to invest I’m just clueless on how much to start with on each. Thanks in advance 
Be careful, take your time, this is a crazy market and make sure you know what you are investing in. If you feel the need to put money to work right now pick solid companies that are growing revenues and earnings. Stay away from all companies, right now, that do not have any earnings. But most of all put a small amount to work and see if it starts going up. This market right now could fall much further. I am not trying to scare you but want you to realize that with the Tariff wars there is a lot of uncertainty and you do not have to be fully invested.
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I’m fully aware, that’s why I got the subscription here, because we get info on where to put money in. But question still unanswered. Let’s say y pick the most “secured” ones , how much should I put on each, what’s a good starting point? Thanks
Ok Vako. Just to let you know you are on the free side of the Fool. You might want to go to your subscription side and ask that question.
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Unless you have some experience in analyzing companies and have decent amount of money to invest, think in terms of at least couple of thousand dollars, I would strongly recommend you start with index investing.
US is the best stock market in the world. SP500, ETF ro that is SPY has the top 500 public company in it. When a company falters it is replaced by a better performing company. In other words the Index is always having companies that are either young, fresh, growthy, or stalwarts who are doing great.
Next is QQQ, this index represents Nasdaq 100, the best 100 companies out of Nasdaq. The real growth engine of America and world. The best technology companies, whether it is chips, software, computers, biotech, or fintech, they are part of this list.
I would dollar cost average in both. That is, I will put fixed amount of $$, for ex, $200, $500 whatever works for you, into both these indexes every month. Most brokerages allow monthly purchase on these ETF’s. And you can buy fractional shares.
Even if you have a lumpsum money and you want to invest, I would highly encourage you to dollar cost average. At least, now the money market pays you 4% in most places and in most brokerages. Chose a brokerage account that is easy on fees (like no fee for buying the stocks), and pays decent on your money that is not yet invested, and if it is IRA some have matching program. I would encourage you to look into Robinhood. Personally I don’t have an account but I heard their IRA matching program is pretty good.
Until you learn, get a handle on things, stick with this. Don’t get sucked by the hype, momentum stocks, etc.
This is a difficult advice, real wealth is earned. Meaning, you need to find a job that pays you decent salary, work hard, earn and save. You cannot become rich by investing alone. You can, but for that you need capital, and for most people that capital is earned by our job, wages, etc.
Lastly, brother, thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.
Welcome @Vako
I posted your question on the premium side as well. Check this link a bit later and see how other members are responding.
Thanks a lot. I have already 15k in Robinhood, mainly VTI, QQQ , NDAW, SPY, NEE, ABNV and a few crypto. That’s on individual I got a little over 10k in. In Roth IRA I got about 5k and change. But I want to do the 25 stock thing I just need to know how much on each. Maybe take out some from the individual cash and spread it across more stocks? Of cour wait when returns are positive to sell some and buy others. Sounds about right? Or just leave everything as it is and just buy other shares monthly or weekly? 25, 30 bucks?
Please don’t get me wrong. If you are investing only $15K you should just put that in SPY and QQQ and not bother with anything else. I know you have subscribed to a service and want to follow their advice of spreading it to 25 stocks. The simple fact is you will be able to invest only $600 per stock. That’s not going to make any meaningful difference to you in life.
At this point, you may get better returns for your time in working and generating capital. Just to help you understand, not trying to discourage your investment journey, if you spend 4 hours in a year per stock on these 25 names that is 100 hours. And you may have to spend another 100 hours at least to read various newsletter and track your investments, etc. The minimum wages at most places is $20. For 200 hours you can make $4000 that is 26% return.
Your time is the precious and important asset you have. You should think about how you want to invest it. Do you see investing it in learning how to be a better stock picker? or you want to invest to first generate capital.
Whichever way you go my best wishes to you.
Im retired, i know 15k doesn’t seem much bit im dumping 500 monthly plus around 400 divided weekly to some stocks. I have another portfolio with Merryl its around 310k managed by a friend whos a senior CPA there, that gains around 40k a year.
Im justv"playing" around with this money and the rest i have left over ( i also got around 10k in flagstar bank which gives a 4.7% interest ) i also drop 500 monthly there, and 1k mknthly in Merryl.
I dont have the need to take put money, i just want it to grow. Heck 15, 20 years i dont mind as soon as its increasing.
Thats where im at, but ill see what the folks on the paid section say. 
P.S what can i do with the credits i have here? Is that just to upgrade to epic plus or can it be used somewhere else?