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1. ETFs For Beginners - Basics 101 w/ BetaShares

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Oct 19, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Ellie's First Investment

  • Ellie De Vere's first investment was in gold bullion at age 19, following her mother's advice.
  • She later invested in individual stocks based on a hot tip, but lost most of her capital, which discouraged her from investing for a while.
ADVICE

How to Invest in ETFs

  • Understand what you're investing in before buying an ETF.
  • Choose an online broker, set up an account, and type in the ETF's ticker code to invest.
INSIGHT

ETF vs Index Fund

  • ETFs and index funds both passively track market indices.
  • ETFs offer greater tradeability throughout the trading day, while index funds typically have minimum investment requirements.
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