There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to investing, nor is there a “best way” to invest your money. How you invest will depend entirely on your financial situation. Think about what your investment horizon might look like, whether you’ll need access to your money and what your financial goals are, both in the short and long term.
One of the most important things to consider before you start investing is risk. Investing money doesn’t provide guaranteed returns, so it’s important to understand the risk involved (that you might lose money) and, equally importantly, to understand the amount of risk you’re comfortable taking, to try and maximise returns on your investments. Investing isn’t for everyone, especially if you’re more risk-averse, as no matter where you invest your money, it’s subject to unpredictable rises and falls.
Of course, there are other places to invest your money without taking such a big risk, so if you are more risk-averse you might want to consider safer options such as traditional savings accounts.