Seven years ago, Lestinen was unfamiliar with investing. However, his brothers encouraged him to take an interest in it. They explained the concept of interest-for-interest and helped Lestinen open a value share account with Nordnet when he turned 18. His initial portfolio included shares in packaging manufacturer Huhtamäki for 500-1000 euros, which he funded with money earned from working at Prisma and gifts he received.
Lestinen’s investment strategy involves low-cost index funds, but he occasionally dabbles in selecting individual stocks. He prefers a buy-and-forget approach to investing and believes that having peace of mind about financial security is essential. While he doesn’t disclose the exact size of his investment portfolio, he emphasizes the importance of financial management as self-care.
Recently, Lestinen co-authored an investment guide that includes social commentary on economics and financial literacy alongside practical advice on investing. The guide aims to make investing accessible and interesting to young people while providing a broader understanding of economic concepts.
In addition to managing investments through index funds, Lestinen serves as the editor-in-chief of Mimmit Invests media, a blog about investing that also includes investment events, a podcast, and articles on their website. Founded in 2018 by Pia-Maria Nickström and Hanna Tikander, Mimmit Invests aims to be a resource for young people seeking comprehensible and humorous financial content that is easily accessible.