If I Had to Start Investing From Scratch With $10,000, Here's Exactly What I'd Do

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Motley Fool analysts Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe have both been investing for about 20 years, but there's a lot they didn't know when they got started -- especially when it comes to constructing a well-balanced portfolio. In this video, they discuss exactly what they would tell the younger versions of themselves if they could go back to the beginning.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb. 26, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Brookfield Corporation, Markel Group, Realty Income, and Walt Disney. Tyler Crowe has positions in Markel Group and Realty Income. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Brookfield, Brookfield Corporation, Markel Group, Realty Income, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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