What was the turning or trigger point for you to make your first investment? I'm a fresh grad and I have been reading about investing, but the inertia to start is very real and quite frightening...?

Mine was probably during the 2008 global financial crisis when I became bone-broke.

It was now or never - I decided that one could never be fully prepared.

Truth to be told, i made a loss on my first investment. I went in not knowing much about the company, not knowing much about the conviction it takes. You could almost say that i was gambling my money away. Looking back, i don't regret making such a rush decision because i know if i hadn't taken that step, i would've hesitated till now. There are many resources online for you to familiarize yourself with all the financial terms. This community is one, so make full use of it!

Can start with Robo first and later diversity to other platforms

Trigger...hmmm...in fact it was 3;

1st, when I had near $0 in my bank after my studies. 2nd, when I realise I still have near $0 after a decade of work. Finally, some 000000s after investing both in traditional & alt investments.