I will add to my above comment ---
Because re-reading your question -- I think you're asking about an investment in corporations that already exist and that maybe haven't shown the growth yet?? Such as the 3D printer business.
SO if it's publicly traded already -- that's different -- then sure -- if you think it's a growth industry and want to speculate with even as much as 5% -- do it.
Keep 80 or 90% of your money in "the right stuff"... That's why the 5% rule -- anyone can afford to have 5% go to zero - or not perform and they should be fine.
If you're talking about a "start up" -- like I was referring to above post... then that's a really different kind of deal because those are loose 9 out of 10 or maybe more like loose 18 out of 20 investments. Really... better left to "big money" guys... but like I said -- can't kill ya either if that's what you think is worth the gamble. Just keep it "affordable".
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