What to know before buying individual shares

Recent public listings, such as Elon Musk's SpaceX, frequently draw retail investors into direct stock ownership, highlighting the growing popularity of DIY investing.

While purchasing shares in individual companies can be rewarding, financial experts note it also entails significant risk. Investors with limited capital typically hold far fewer assets when buying individual equities compared to investing in a collective fund. This concentration leaves portfolios directly exposed to the specific volatility and financial performance of those individual firms.