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Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid for Success - TikTok

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What are the biggest mistakes investors make? We asked a group of successful investors for the biggest mistakes they've observed over the years. Here's what they said. But first, a friend, the reminder that this is not financial advice. Mistake number one, not having a plan, which can allow emotions to drive investing decisions. Number two, trying to time the markets, which history suggests is tough to do. Mistake number three, panicking. Investors often end up doing it at the exact wrong point. Number four, too much concentration in your portfolio, such as only owning stock at a company that you work for, only to see something happen that impacts the value of those shares. Number five, ignoring risk management, such as limiting the amount of your portfolio that is exposed with each trade you make. Number six, not using limit orders. Those help you know exactly the price you're buying or selling at. Number seven, discounting stock market history. The stock market has still been a huge winner over the long term. Eight, forgetting about compounding. Reinvesting dividends can help total returns. Mistake nine, being fearful of volatility.

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Wait... you're probably making the SAME mistake that bankrupted my neighbor last year.

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I asked millionaire investors what destroys portfolios faster than anything else. Their answers? Absolutely BRUTAL.

But listen - 99% of people will ignore this and stay broke forever.

Mistake one: You're investing with your FEELINGS. No plan equals no money. Period.

Two: You think you're psychic. News flash - you CAN'T time the market. The data doesn't lie.

Three: You panic sell at rock bottom. Literally THE worst possible moment. Why do we do this to ourselves?

Four: All your eggs in ONE basket. Your company stock isn't your retirement plan, Karen.

Five: You're gambling, not investing. No risk management equals ZERO portfolio left.

Six: Market orders? Really? You're literally throwing money away when you don't use limits.

Seven: "This time is different." NO. IT'S NOT. History repeats, and you're ignoring it.

Eight: You're leaving FREE money on the table. Compound interest is literally magic, but you're not using it.

Nine: Volatility scares you? Then investing isn't for you. Period.

Here's the thing everyone's afraid to tell you...

**COMMENT "MISTAKE" if you've made at least 3 of these. The results might shock you.**

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Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid for Success - TikTok

URL: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonerlichman/video/7506287544376528133

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Created Mar 14, 05:02