The very first and most important thing is to educate yourself on stock market, how it works, and the different types of investments. You can now decide how much you can afford to invest and allocate funds accordingly. Then, open a brokerage account and spread your investments across different industries, countries, and asset classes to reduce risk. It is better to start with index funds because Index funds offer low-cost exposure to the stock market and are a good way to begin investing. Finally, regularly review your portfolio