How Can You Invest with Five Dollars (or less)?

Have you been wanting to invest but you don’t know where to start? Do you think investing is too complicated or too risky?

Are you one of the millions of Americans who can’t even fathom how you’d come up with extra money for investing?

Micro-investing could be the answer to all of these questions.

Micro-investing is tailor-made for the beginning investor of modest means. It allows you to easily invest very small amounts of money in stocks that will grow in value, pay dividends, and earn compound interest over time.

“Small amounts of money” is not an exaggeration. It could be $1.50, seventy-five cents, or even a quarter.

When you see how your extra change transforms over time, you’ll be motivated to learn more, invest more, and make serious headway on your financial goals. It all starts with that first investment.

How Do I Start?

Micro-investing is done through an app. You’ll need to do some research to find the one that’s right for you.

Several reputable websites like The Balance, Nerd Wallet, and Investopedia compare the major ones, examining aspects like cost per trade, ease of use, and availability of educational resources.