In this edition of The Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Motley Fool One analyst Jason Moser takes a question from a Fool reader who asks: "I'm just starting to invest into a 401(k) at work. I know it's Foolish to be diverse, but how many funds should I invest in?" Jason believes that one of the most important questions to answer first is whether an investor is looking to grow or protect his wealth. From there exist a number of options, but giving one's self exposure to small-, mid-, and large-cap stocks along with emerging/international ones can offer ample diversity while maximizing opportunity.
What's the best way for individual investors to get the diversity they need to meet their own personal investing goals?
About the Author
Jason Moser is a Senior Investment Analyst and Lead Advisor at The Motley Fool, and he works on the Trends and Quantum Leap premium investing services. Jason has been with the company since 2010, and he covers payments, fintech, quantum computing, cloud computing, and tech stocks. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Wofford College.