Getting started as an investor can be challenging or even scary for beginners. You want to make a good return on your investment, but you know the possibility of losing your money exists in every investment opportunity. Even those who have acquired sufficient knowledge, expertise, and confidence are not immune to risks. But the difference is that they know how to identify and mitigate those risks. So, if you want to begin your investing journey, creating a short list of critical points that a beginning investor should know is a good starting point.