UAE: Here are 5 smart tips to invest when you’re running low on cash and make money!

Barely earning any money doesn’t necessarily count you out of the investment world

Published: August 04, 2021 11:00 Justin Varghese, Your Money Editor

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How do you put money into any investment if you don’t have any? Image Credit: Stock image

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Commonly mistaken understanding is that it takes money to make money. Image Credit: Stock image

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Barely earning any doesn’t necessarily count you out of the investment world Image Credit: Stock image

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Before one can move into the seemingly complex world of stock market investing, best to revisit and have a better grasp of the basics. Image Credit: Stock image

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You always need money set aside, which can be done by setting up a savings account. Image Credit: Stock image

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Having a savings account also considered widely as a small investment in and of itself since you’re earning interest. Image Credit: Stock image

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Diversification with low costs: Exchange-traded funds and mutual funds are attractive investment options. Image Credit: Stock image

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Investors who invest in ETFs are often seen moving onto mutual funds next. Image Credit: Stock image

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ETFs, like stocks and bonds, can be bought and sold on the market in the same day. Image Credit: Stock image

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Getting hold of penny stocks, they are much like they sound like — inexpensive stocks. Image Credit: Stock image

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The perk of starting stock market investing with penny stocks is that you learn the market basics. Image Credit: Stock image

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Trading penny stocks is often seen as more a short-term strategy. Image Credit: Stock image

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You could always start out with auto-investing apps. Image Credit: Stock image

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There are applications that offer automatic investments of your spare change. Image Credit: Stock image

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How do micro-investing apps work? Image Credit: Stock image

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In the UAE, apps like Sarwa and Wahed Invest use every amount you invest and diversifies it across stocks and bonds.. Image Credit: Stock image

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If you are low on extra money and hoping to invest in the market, keep a look out for low-fee brokers. Image Credit: Stock image

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There are many mobile apps that lets you avoid high fees and take advantage of free stock trading. Image Credit: Stock image

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Keep in mind that not being rich doesn’t leave you out of most investment opportunities. Image Credit: Stock image

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