If I Started Investing In 2026, This Is What I Would Do

In this video I break down everything beginners need to know to start investing. Investing can feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out, so my goal is to make the basics clear, simple, and actionable—so beginners can confidently make their first investment and know how to keep investing for the long term. Buying a Stock on Fidelity Example: https://youtu.be/iCzBVWdNOeE 🌟 Companion Website for Reviews and Resources: https://humphreysguide.com 👾 Join the free Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJzsaGaaDE 🐪 Hump Days Newsletter ➭ https://humpdays.substack.com WHO AM I? Hello 👋 I’m Humphrey, I used to be a financial advisor, worked in gaming/tech, and started my own eCommerce business. I make practical, rational content on investing, personal finance, the news, and much more with a data-backed approach. My goal is to help you with financial literacy and creating wealth. PS: I am no longer a current Financial Advisor, any investment commentary are my opinions only. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I do receive a commission for & they help support the channel! SOCIALS: * Second Channel: https://youtube.com/@hug * Instagram: https://instagram.com/humphreytalks * Twitter: https://twitter.com/humphreytalks * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@humphreytalks ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Start Here 0:51 - Why Invest? 3:09 - Why Stocks? 5:19 - How Do We Invest? 7:08 - What To Invest In? 10:43 - When Should You Invest? 14:25 - How Much Should I Be Making? 15:26 - Understanding Yourself 17:48 - Live Demo