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Salt of the Earth

The Compound and Friends

CHAPTER

Exploring Trading Commissions and Investment Strategies

This chapter dives into the world of trading commissions, highlighting differences between high-fee firms and those focused on low costs like Vanguard. Discussions center on predatory practices in the industry, potential anti-competitive moves impacting investors, and the performance of emerging market stocks versus US stocks. The chapter emphasizes the diversity of wealth generation beyond reliance on US stocks, offering insights into alternative assets for a global portfolio.

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