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Before the Internet, when specialized information wasn’t
widely available, you couldn’t become a professional investor without years and
years of financial education or a job in the financial sector. Fast forward a
few decades and now everyone with a smartphone and a keen eye for promising
ventures can learn to become an investor.
In our parent’s age, the average successful investor was male, in his 50s or 60s, had a degree in finance and a well-paid in a large company. Now, a 25-year old can become a successful investor or trader. According to a recent BrokerNotes study, the common assumption that you have to live in a large city or have a high-paying job no longer applies. Thanks to the huge libraries of resources that are now available online, you can educate yourself and turn your hobby into a rewarding source of income. If you don’t have a background in finance, but you love tech and wonder how you can turn it into an investment, these ideas are an excellent place to start:
Some technologies make the world a better place and improve the quality of our lives. Others do this and, at the same time, revolutionize entire industries from the ground up. In the past decade, there have been several such technologies and, if you want to support their disruptive potential, you can invest in them:
When Satoshi Nakamoto described the Bitcoin concept back in 2008, Blockchain was only the platform that could make cryptocurrency happen. Now, Blockchain has surpassed its initial application and has become one of the most promising technologies, having a disruptive power that many compare to the Internet. Blockchain has created unprecedented opportunities for start-ups and, if you want to support one, there are many ICOs with huge ROI potential.
From education and healthcare to beauty and manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields by streamlining processes and reducing human error. Far from threatening human jobs, AI can create new opportunities so a start-up that uses AI can be a great place to start investing. However, make sure you choose your investments wisely. Many start-ups use AI as a buzzword, and you need to spot the ideas that actually have long-term investment potential.
If you love
technology, then you’ve probably heard about the potential of IoT. In 2017, global
spending on IoT reached $1.1 trillion, which makes this one of the best
investment opportunities out there. According to the latest research, there
will be more than 2.2 billion IoT devices in the world by 2020, so, from a
financial standpoint, investing in IoT can be a great long-term strategy.
Although
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) received quite a lot of hype
initially, investment
in the technology has plummeted in recent years because of the lukewarm
customer interest in VR headsets. There are voices that say that these two
technologies will become more relevant in several years, but if you’re a
risk-averse beginner, you should wait for this market to mature before you
invest.
Many beginners underestimate just how few resources you need to trade stocks or Forex. You don’t need to install highly specialized software on your computer or get a finance degree, nor do you need to contact someone in the industry to show you the ropes. The Internet abounds in detailed guides on how you can start trading from A to Z:
The best part
about this investment strategy is that you can trade from home, using nothing
more than your laptop or smartphone. You can trade successfully without
quitting your day job and, although this is more of a long-term investment
option, trading can become a safety net for your financial future.
Do you want to support an exciting tech venture that you really believe in, but you only have limited funds for the time being? A P2P lending platform can provide a considerable ROI without requiring extensive funds. The first P2P platform was launched in 2005 and ever since many governments are regulating P2P lending. Here’s how you can support a tech venture on a P2P lending platform:
Although P2P lending doesn’t offer the same high earnings as in the case of trading, the interest rates are usually higher compared to keeping your money in a savings account. Plus, this strategy is less volatile than the stock market. Because borrowers can reach out to you and tell you their story, P2P lending platforms have a sense of community and you can support a tech start-up that you truly believe in.
No matter which of the options above you want to start with, remember to do your research in advance. Take advantage of demo accounts and experiment with several strategies until you find the one that works for you. Tech can be a great sector to invest in, but only if you learn to balance risks.
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