Cklow
While AIM works on individual volatile stocks, you risk them going to ZERO. using AIM. There is no way of avoiding tbat.
If that is what you are worried about, and you should be, only trade funds. Eveen if they go down, they will eventually recover, unless you invest in a fund of a very narrow industry.
Not always
Toofuzzy
Take the road less traveled. It will make all the difference.