Why ETF Choice Feels Overwhelming

If you’re stuck deciding which ETF to invest in, use our 5 steps to compare any ETF. In 10 mins you’ll have all the information you need to make the best choice for you.

ETFs have made investing super accessible. So accessible in fact, that there are now so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming.

If decision paralysis is getting in your way, these steps will help you focus on what really matters and get invested.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction And Episode Setup

00:01:29 – How To Compare Any ETF In Ten Minutes

00:02:27 – Listener Question: VHY Or VAS

00:04:13 – Step One: Look At The Name

00:05:08 – Step Two: Understand Its Purpose

00:05:55 – Step Three: How It Achieves That Goal

00:07:15 – Step Four: What It Costs

00:08:36 – Step Five: After-Fee Returns

00:09:51 – How To Compare Two ETFs

00:10:41 – VHY Versus VAS: Key Differences

00:13:21 – Fee Comparison And Returns

00:15:15 – Long-Term Performance

00:16:30 – Final Thoughts And Takeaways

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