Frequently asked questions

Q1. Is it illegal for teens to start investing?

Although the legal age to invest in the stock market is 18, investing is not at all illegal for minors, but there are many restrictions and guidelines that must be followed.

Q2. What can a minor invest in?

A minor can invest in various financial options such as Stock, Mutual funds, government schemes such as Public Provident Fund (PPF) etc.

Q3. What are some mistakes that a beginner should avoid?

• Following social media hype blindly
• Investing without research.
• Putting everything in one stock.

Q4. If investing is so good, why doesn’t everyone do it?

The main reason is that people are never taught financial literacy in schools.

Q5. Why do some people say “time in the market beats timing the market”?

Because long-term investing is usually more reliable than trying to predict short-term price movements.