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This Man Makes $17K a Week From Stocks

Here’s Exactly How You Can Start Today

By Zabih hijranPublished 6 months ago 4 min read
how you can begin your own investing journey with just a few dollars.

What if I told you that you could earn more in a week from your investments than most people do in a month at their full-time job?

That’s not a fantasy. That’s my reality.

I make over $17,000 a week from the stock market. Not from gambling. Not from day trading. But from a long-term, consistent strategy that anyone—yes, even a complete beginner—can follow. I didn’t come from money, I didn’t study finance, and I didn’t start with thousands. I started with basic knowledge, discipline, and a long-term mindset.

If you're tired of working hard and watching your money sit still (or worse, lose value due to inflation), keep reading. This article will show you how I built a passive income machine—and how you can too.

💸 Why Just Saving Money Isn’t Enough Anymore

Let’s face it: inflation is your biggest enemy if you're only saving. Every year, the purchasing power of your cash goes down by 3–4% on average. That means if you're keeping your money in a regular savings account, it’s slowly becoming worth less and less.

On the other hand, the stock market has historically returned 8–10% annually. So instead of losing money to inflation, you could be growing your wealth.

The key? Investing. And not the risky kind that keeps you up at night. I’m talking about calm, calculated, long-term investing in assets that work while you sleep.

🧠 How I Built My Weekly $17K Portfolio

Let me be very clear: I didn’t get rich overnight. My success came from years of consistent investing. But I didn’t use complicated strategies or insider tips. I followed a simple, repeatable system:

✅ 1. I Invest in Index Funds

Instead of picking individual stocks, I invest in broad market index funds like the S&P 500 or total market ETFs. These funds spread your money across hundreds of top-performing companies, giving you natural diversification and stability.

✅ 2. I Invest Every Month—No Matter What

I automate a monthly investment into my portfolio, regardless of what the market is doing. This technique is called dollar-cost averaging, and it helps me avoid the stress of timing the market.

✅ 3. I Reinvest Dividends

Whenever I receive dividends (profit-sharing payments from my investments), I reinvest them automatically. This boosts the compounding effect and accelerates my returns.

✅ 4. I Stay Calm During Market Dips

When the market crashes or corrects, I don’t panic. In fact, I get excited. Market dips are like discounts, and I take the opportunity to buy more.

🔄 The Magic of Compound Interest

Let me give you a real-life example.

If you invest $250/month into a fund that grows at 8% per year, you’ll have over $1 million in 42 years. That’s without doing anything fancy. If you double that to $500/month or start earlier, you reach that number much faster.

The most powerful tool in investing isn’t money. It’s time.

💼 You Don’t Need Thousands to Start

One of the biggest lies people believe is that you need a lot of money to invest. That’s simply not true.

Today, apps like Robinhood, Vanguard, M1 Finance, and others let you start with $5 or $10. They also let you buy fractional shares, so you don’t need to spend hundreds on a single stock.

I started small. I stayed consistent. And now I’m reaping the rewards.

⚠️ Avoid These Beginner Mistakes

If you’re just starting out, watch out for these traps:

Trying to get rich quick

❌ Falling for hype stocks or TikTok tips

❌ Investing before clearing high-interest debt

❌ Skipping your emergency fund

❌ Panic-selling when the market drops

Investing is not about being flashy. It’s about being consistent and calm.

💡 Tips That Helped Me Grow Fast

✅ Automate everything. Set up automatic transfers so you don’t have to think about it.

✅ Read books and watch educational content. The more you learn, the more confident you become.

✅ Don’t check your portfolio daily. It’s a long-term game.

✅ Celebrate small milestones—your first $1,000 invested is a big deal!

✅ Focus on the process, not the results. The money comes later.

🧾 My Personal Routine

Each month:

I invest in broad ETFs (like S&P 500 or VTI)

I check my asset allocation just once every 6 months

I reinvest every dividend

I stay away from the hype

I trust the math

With time, my passive income started to snowball. Today, my investments generate $17,000+ per week in returns. And that number continues to grow—without me having to lift a finger.

🎯 Final Thoughts: Start Now, Not Later

The biggest regret I hear from others is:

“I wish I had started investing earlier.”

Don’t let that be you.

You don’t need to be a genius. You just need to start. Whether it’s $10, $100, or $500 a month, the most important thing is building the habit.

Your future self will thank you.

Your Next Steps

Open an investing account (I recommend Vanguard, Fidelity, or Robinhood)

Pick a simple index fund like S&P 500 or VTI

Set up auto-investing every month

Reinvest dividends and stay consistent

Be patient—your wealth will build over time

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About the Creator

Zabih hijran

I'm from Nangarhar, Afghanistan, with a BBA in Economics from University Alfalah. Now an eCommerce entrepreneur, I leverage my business knowledge to run an online business, driven by innovation and a passion for global growth.

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