A few years back, I asked someone very dear to me how they were investing the money they put into their individual retirement account (IRA). After a momentary blank stare, they replied “I put the money into a Roth IRA.” “That’s great,” I replied, “but then what did you buy with that money in your […]
Example ETF Fund Comparison
Last week I introduced resources for information and how to compare major fund types in How to Pick a Fund. This week, we’ll dig into a practical comparison of three specific exchange traded funds based on the S&P 500 Index so you can follow along with how those resources can be used. What is the […]
What the Fund?! ETFs, CTFs, and Mutual Funds
Investment funds create baskets of assets and package them for investors. Most funds stick to publicly traded stocks or bonds, but some funds will include commodities, real estate, cryptocurrency, or other more exotic assets. Most likely, you will start your investing journey with one of these funds either because you want to start simple or […]