Dec 28, 2021
Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/mutual-funds-and-etfs/
On this episode of Queer Money, we explain what it means to invest in mutual funds and ETFs as well as the pros and cons of each.
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Topics Covered
- What it means to invest in mutual funds rather than individual stocks
- An overview of the different types of mutual funds (e.g.: objective-driven, index funds, etc.)
- The operating expenses and tax risks associated with investing in mutual funds
- How investing in just a few mutual funds offers a diversified portfolio
- What differentiates investing in ETFs from mutual funds
- How to find an exchange traded fund that aligns with your personal objectives
- The risks associated with investing in certain kinds of ETFs
- Why ETFs typically have lower fees and fewer regulations than mutual funds
- How most millionaires in the US built wealth by investing in their 401(k)s
- Why you should be using your employer-sponsored retirement account
Resources
- Stock Investing on Queer Money EP290
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- Russell US Indexes
- ‘A Survey of 10,000 Millionaires Found Most Built Wealth Slowly Over Time Using a Basic Tool Many Americans Overlook’ in Business Insider
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