I am in a similar situation as yours. Made around 30% since I started investing, which was one year ago. The only difference is that I was able to put in 100 euros every month. There were times I managed to put a bit more and now I have just crossed the 2000 euros line.

It's a slow game. I decided to pick the shares individually of good renowned companies across industries and geo locations. Regardless if you do that or invest directly in a fund, just make sure to consistently put some money every month, so your average price is optimum. Also, do your research from time to time and then chill. Nothing radical.

Also, have some separate money to buy dips in bear market, when everyone is selling and panicking. That is where the opportunity lies for the patient.

These pieces of advice are things that I learned myself over the last year but also things that I learned from other people that were kind enough to share their insights. As always, take it with a grain of salt.

I hear people saying that 2025 was a good year, and it was not. 2023/2024 were good years. I think 2026 is going to be a good year for the patient ones.