DIY Money | Personal Finance, Budgeting, Debt, Savings, Investing Buying Fractional Shares
Jun 20, 2025
Allie and Logan dive into the world of fractional shares, revealing how they make high-priced stocks more accessible to everyday investors. They humorously tackle wedding gift strategies while linking those experiences to investment decisions. The hosts explain how fractional shares enhance portfolio diversification and compare them to traditional investment options like ETFs and index funds. Their insights emphasize the importance of affordable, consistent investing for building wealth in a relatable and entertaining manner.
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Start Diversified with Fractional Shares
- Start investing with fractional shares to diversify without needing lots of money.
- Combine broad index funds with a handful of individual stocks to find your investing style.
Fractional Shares and Voting Rights
- Owning fractional shares means you often lose voting rights in companies.
- For small investors, voting influence is typically negligible anyway.
Invest in Companies You Know
- Encourage new investors to pick companies they relate to or have interest in.
- Add some broad market ETFs for foundational diversified exposure.