Welcome to Investing

It's 2026. The economy is struggling. Gas prices look like they're never gonna go down. You're starting to need money — maybe not fast, but you still need it. It feels like everything is going down, down, down. But wait — not everything. There has always been, and still is, a way to make money in the "Big 26": stocks.

If you invested $1,000 into a major US stock back in 2020, guess how much you'd have now. $1,200? $1,500? Maybe even $1,800? Wrong. Since 2020, the average increase in US stocks has been around 163% (based on overall average from NASDAQ, S&P 500, and DOW). That means the grand you put in during the pandemic would now be worth roughly $2,630, on average.

How??

Now you might be wondering: how the heck is this possible? Well, there are a lot of reasons — and that's exactly why I started this blog. I want to educate the public on investing, because frankly, all that money sitting in your bank account could have multiplied if you'd made the right move.

There are a few important things to know about investing: there are risks. Not every stock sees a huge increase. Some stocks can go from $1,000 down to a few cents. That's why you have to play your cards right.

Do I have to be rich?

A common myth is that you have to be rich to invest. That's just not true. Sure, some stocks — like Berkshire Hathaway — are incredibly expensive, but most are relatively cheap, often around $150 or less. And even if you can't afford that, most investing platforms let you buy fractional shares, so you can invest however much you want.

Who is investing for?

Investing is for all ages. People 13 and up can open their own account — I own a youth account myself. If you're under 13, you technically can't own a portfolio, but you can get your parents to open one and let you make the decisions. That's exactly what I did when I was 11.

Curious to learn more? I'm Deven. Starting today, September 5th, I'll be posting every week to teach you about investing. So subscribe to the newsletter, drop me your questions, and stick around for the ride.