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Investments young Nigerians must make before the age of 40

Olumide Adesina by Olumide Adesina
September 1, 2022
in Financial Literacy, Investment Tips
Here are some investments you should make in 2023 according to experts
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One of the best ways to develop wealth and save for your financial objectives, from retirement to your dream house is to invest. Investing, simply described, is putting your money into something with the expectation of a financial return.

Investing as a young adult can help you get a jump start on saving for the future and learning important financial principles, even though most individuals start investing as adults.

The population composition of Nigeria is an economic asset. With a median age of 18.1 years, the nation boasts the greatest population of youth in the entire world. 42% of people are under the age of 15, and 70% of the population is under 30.

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The average young Nigerian can have a significant impact on the types of investment account choices they open and the decisions they should make. The best investing accounts for young adults feature low fees and no minimums. Furthermore, the investment horizon is crucial, even though not all young persons’ investing goals involve making long-term plans.

Particularly for young people, competing investment timescales force them to consider the best short-term and long-term investments based on these diverse demands.

Valid reports show Millennials and Generation Z prefer to favor investment accounts with beginner-friendly mobile stock trading platforms and great customer service provided through a variety of channels after selecting how to prioritize their investing goals.

In truth, physical locations for banks and other financial institutions are becoming less important. This is crucial to young investors since they value affordability and mobile friendliness more.

Teenagers who begin investing early on have an advantage over their peers, both in terms of their prospective returns and the information they may amass through investment.

1. Educating yourself

You have undoubtedly already invested a significant amount of money in attending college as a young person. But it goes further than that. You have time to learn and lay the groundwork for a successful profession in your formative years.

Many people get distracted by other things and fail to remember that knowledge is the foundation for career advancement. It’s true what they say when they say that it’s not what you know but who you know. To find the individuals you need to know, you must be present in those locations.

Most people don’t meet the individuals we need to know by chance. Young adults achieve this through widening their network and learning more. And to do that, they must learn and pay great attention to the talents to acquire.

Find courses that interest you, buy books, and expand your knowledge by doing so. It will make you a more well-rounded person and get you ready for a job with lots of potential.

2. Stocks

A stock is a way to acquire “equity,” another name for ownership, in a publicly listed company. You become a shareholder and a portion owner of the business when you own shares.

Stocks are still a wise investment if you’re young, despite the fact that the stock market is currently somewhat volatile due to worries about the coronavirus’s rapid spread.   Top Nigerian stocks like Tier 1 banks stocks are available for affordable prices.  Additionally, you have enough time to endure the current stock market lows.

Make sure you only invest money that you have extra. Your investments as a young investor should be mostly in growth-oriented equities, such as U.S. tech stocks especially when trading at a discount.

This is due to the fact that growth investments offer far larger rates of return than safe, interest-bearing assets do over the next decades due to compounding.

 

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3. Real Estate

Being a homeowner can be a worthwhile investment. In addition to many other advantages, it allows you to have your own place, generates equity as opposed to paying rent to a landlord, and can be used as collateral.

If you have the ability to save money for a down payment on a home that appears to increase in value, you should think about putting money aside in a high-yield savings account or another risk-free investment that nonetheless provides a reasonable return.

Real estate investing is a common technique to diversify investment portfolios as long-term assets. Real estate investing offers a fairly straightforward investment opportunity for many of the reasons mentioned above, including inflation protection, long-term capital growth, the ability to provide income, and tax advantages.

Additionally, when you invest in real estate, your money is put into an actual asset that you can touch and see. Real estate investing now offers more possibilities for millennials and other interested investors because of the expansion of fintech solutions. You can choose to invest directly by buying rental properties entirely.

 

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4. Bonds

One kind of debt security is a bond. You are essentially lending money to the firm or government organization issuing the bond when you buy one. Bonds are typically more stable investments than stocks, which means they help build a well-diversified portfolio even if they may not be as interesting to a teen as stocks. Bonds often offer a fixed income because the bond issuer pays interest over a predetermined period of time.

5. Cryptocurrency market

A wide range of high-class digital assets is introduced with long-term goals that may be achieved over a long period of time, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Crypto projects can’t guarantee success, but early investors who invest in a project that achieves its objectives often reap significant long-term rewards.

Make sure your investment thesis explains why each cryptocurrency you invest in will survive the test of time. By conducting adequate research and learning as much as you can about investing in cryptocurrencies, you should be able to manage your overall portfolio’s investment risk.

 

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6. Funds

Funds, especially mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are well-liked assets that let you invest in a variety of securities. Because they combine the funds of numerous investors, mutual funds and ETFs are referred to as “pooled investments.”

Mutual Funds: Technically speaking, a mutual fund is a sort of investment firm that collects money from numerous individuals to build a well-diversified portfolio. Each investor owns a portion of the fund and is entitled to a portion of its gains and losses. No matter when they were placed, all orders for mutual funds are settled at the conclusion of the trading day.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): An ETF is a different category of pooled investment that enables investors to diversify their portfolio by acquiring multiple assets with a single investment. ETFs and mutual funds differ significantly in that ETFs trade continuously throughout the day like stocks. A share in an ETF can be purchased much like a stock, giving you more power over the price.

Final thoughts

Although the majority of individuals are aware that they should be investing, many may not have thought about the advantages of investing as young adults. Starting early with investments can help you accumulate wealth, plan for the future financially, and provide your children with the financial literacy they’ll need to succeed in the long run.


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Olumide Adesina

Olumide Adesina

Olumide Adesina is a financial market writer, analyst and investment trader. Message Olumide on Twitter @Olumidecapital

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Comments 5

  1. Jude says:
    September 1, 2022 at 10:09 am

    Impressive! Thanks for sharing

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  2. Metastig says:
    September 1, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    Thank for this information but the crypto is not advisable because of the risk in it.

    Reply
  3. Ganiyu Ayinla says:
    September 2, 2022 at 10:59 am

    This is really enlightening. Thanks for sharing us the view.

    Reply
  4. Linda says:
    September 2, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    Stocks and bonds are my favourite

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  5. Danladi Chitumu says:
    September 2, 2022 at 8:10 pm

    Great piece. Very instructive.

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