What Kind of Investor Are You

We all know that investing is important. However, if you’ve never done it before, it isn’t the kind of thing that you should rush into. Instead, you want to consider who you are, what kind of an investor you are, and what kind of investing you feel comfortable with. Committing to thinking about these things can really help you to make investments you’ll feel good about.  

Think About Yourself
First things first, you’ll want to do some thinking about…yourself. A little self-assessment can be super helpful in determining the type of investor you will be. You’ll want to think about things such as:

l  How you make decisions/what kind of timeframe you need for doing so

l  Whether you prefer hands-on advice from a financial adviser or just a little guidance here and there as needed

l  How you handle disappointments and anxieties, both of which are common in the investing world

If, based on your self-reflection, you find that you are someone who likes to be in control of your investments and involved in them, then find a financial adviser who will respect that about you and give you plenty of room to make your own choices.

If you’re not someone who feels comfortable making big financial decisions yourself, that’s okay. You can hire a financial adviser who will do all of the hard work for you and even help you to lessen risk if that makes you nervous.


Really, no matter what kind of investor you are or what your preferences may be, a good financial adviser can be extremely beneficial. In fact, they’re so beneficial that you really shouldn’t try to “go it alone” with your investments. No matter how brave you are or how comfortable with risk, it’s still just plain smart to get expert help.