Dar es Salaam, Aug. 5 -- WHATS the best age to start investing in the capital market, especially in stocks and bonds? Its a common question and the answer is refreshingly simple, anytime, but the earlier, the better. Like fine wine, investments, especially in stocks, when carefully selected with technical support from verified and registered stockbrokers, mature and become more rewarding over time.

The longer you stay invested, the sweeter the returns. Take this example: 16 years ago, CRDB Bank launched its Initial Public Offer (IPO), offering shares at 150/- each. By July 2025, those shares have traded at up to 1,000/- a 660 per cent increase, excluding annual dividends earned along the way.

But this impressive return didnt happen over...