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7. Just get started: Buying an index | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

Jan 26, 202616 min
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Episode description

Introducing the simple investor’s best friend… the index ETF.


You don’t have to be an expert on financial markets to be an investor. In fact, it’s arguably easier today than it’s ever been to invest and most of that is thanks to our friend; index ETFs.


In this episode you will learn:

  • What we would buy if we were starting again today
  • What is an index
  • Different indexes around the world
  • How you can buy an index: ETFs
  • Why an index is all you need


Chapters:


This is Part 7 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important.


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