In recent years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other broad-market index funds have made investing infinitely simpler. Whereas before, investors had to mainly rely on choosing individual growth stocks from high-value companies (and choose wisely), with ETFs and index funds buying a share in the fund instantly delivers investment in a wide selection of some of …
Investing money is always a difficult decision, but it’s even more tricky when you’re not sure where to invest. Many investment options are available, and people will gravitate towards different choices based on their preferences. M1 Finance and Robinhood are two of the most popular investment options out there right now, especially for new investors …
We all know how important farmland is: it’s where our food comes from, the origin of many commodities that might be in our portfolios, and is a crucial component of the American (and global) economy. What you may not realize is that it’s also a thriving investment sector. You’d be forgiven if farmland investing isn’t …
VTSAX vs VTI is a hot topic in the FIRE community. They are a great way to diversify portfolios but also have vast differences. While they are both Vanguard funds, VTSAX is a Vanguard mutual fund, whereas VTI is a Vanguard ETF, but the differences don’t end there. If you’re wondering how to set up …
Stocks in the Standard & Poor 500 index are lucrative investments, and most traders look to S&P 500 ETF funds for guidance when making their decisions. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF (SPY) are two of the largest S&P 500 ETFs. Many investors cannot tell the difference between …
Do you struggle with making regular contributions to your investment account? It happens. You get busy, life throws you curveballs, and before you know it, the month passes by and you don’t invest. Setting up automatic investments is the best way to offset the risk. Even missing a month or two of regular contributions can …