The Ultimate Guide to Stock Picking: From Beginner to Smart Investor

A.Z.
Freedom Finance
Published in
6 min readJul 2, 2024

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Have you ever had that lightbulb moment when a millionaire gives you the best investing advice you’ve ever heard?

Lucky for me, I overheard a conversation that changed the way I looked at stock investing forever. The takeaway was simple yet profound, and it has stuck with me ever since.

When I first started out, I had no idea where to begin. Feeling completely overwhelmed, I watched videos of legendary investors and came across the question “How do I pick the right stocks to invest in?” for the hundredth time. Only this time I got the most helpful answer I’ve ever heard. It was surprisingly clear: “Think of it as a partnership.

Why is investing like a partnership?

When you buy stock in a company, you become an owner, not just a spectator. Think of it as entering into a long-term partnership where your financial future is tied to the success of the company. Like any good partnership, you want it to be happy, long-lasting and mutually beneficial.

Of course, there is no magic formula that will guarantee you the next skyrocketing stock. But there are certainly ways to increase your chances of success.

Developing your investment strategy

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A.Z.
Freedom Finance

I like to write about what I read and what I watch. But mostly, my Financial Freedom.