The hosts discuss the benefits of using exchange traded funds (ETFs) for diversifying investment portfolios and spreading out risk. They highlight how ETFs provide exposure to sectors that may be uninteresting or complex to individual investors. The chapter also touches on the difference between ETFs and traditional mutual funds, as well as the popularity of active and passive ETFs.
We like stocks. We also like exchange traded funds.
But first, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - A difficult stretch for small-cap stocks. - Costco’s new healthcare offering. - One piece of Costco’s valuation that’s often forgotten by investors. Plus, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick find out how Fools use ETFs in their portfolios.
Companies/ETFs mentioned: COST, CIBR
Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Kirsten Guerra, Jason Moser, Bill Mann Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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