asking for directions from various people will only confuse us because they have different opinions. I think it's still better to research personally and have a personal decision. if we have doubts, I think it's better to invest in coins that are already trusted, because it's safer
You're right, for newbies its much safe if they invest in well-established crypto unlike in the new ones that popping.
Well-established crypto already prove their worth and survive even in bearish trend while other coins remain at the bottom and seems struggling to recover.
Just conduct a research it our key to become aware of what projects or coins are worth to invest in.