I would suggest having at least 20 stocks, with each stock having an allocation of 5% for a start. If one of these companies go under, you won't lose more than 5% of your capital. Think about lasting the marathon first before you think about your first pot of gold.
How Many Stocks Should You Hold?
Some "experts" advise investors: If you have a small amount of capital, holding 2 or 3 stocks is sufficient, while those with over 5 million should hold 10 or more stocks.
Other experts argue: Holding too many stocks can be overwhelming; 2 or 3 are enough for investors.
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What's your take on this?
How many stocks do you typically hold?
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