For people new to investing, understanding how to invest in stocks can feel intimidating. Typical questions beginners may have are where to go and how much money to start.
Investors can open a regular investment account, but the income would be taxable. A taxable income account is more suitable for people who already have a separate account for retirement savings.
Mutual funds are professionally managed funds that use money from investors to purchase a large pool of investments like individual stocks, bonds, and money market instruments.