It's often said that starting out early on one's investing journey will deliver good long-term results.
But in light of recent volatility on investment markets, you may be thinking, is this the right time to start off?
Taking your first step is often daunting, but the reality is that investment markets have shown consistent growth over many decades.
And what's clear is those investors who stay the course over time, riding through the regular ups and downs of the markets, have a much better chance of achieving investment success than those who try to cherry pick when to buy and sell.
What's more, it's also clear that because the returns from different types of assets always vary from year to year, spreading your money across a broad range of investments will enhance returns and help reduce your overall risk.