So, just for context, I'm super new to investing, so please bear with me, lol. When it comes to individual stocks and index funds, how exactly does investing make you money and how long it take? I hear the term “buy and hold” a lot. Should I just buy them and hold them for, like, 10+ yrs and then sell? If I choose not to have them for that long, is selling the only way I make money for them? Where do dividends come in, and how often do I receive them? I've been binging YouTube videos, and they've been very helpful, but these are just a few things I wish they would go more into detail about. I really appreciate any help you can provide.
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