Investing Myths: Fix These Before Your First Trade
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- Dividends shift value from share price into cash; they are not “free” money.
- ETFs and index funds can lose value; diversification reduces but doesn’t eliminate risk.
- Bonds carry interest‑rate, credit, and inflation risks; they are not universally cash‑like.
- Portfolio mix and time horizon often matter more than any single stock pick.
- Use a short pre‑flight checklist to check what you’re buying and how it can lose money.
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