Understanding the Stock Market and Indexes

This is a foundational episode on the topic of investing.  If you've ever wondered what "the market" really is or what an index is, this episode is for you.  I've heard from so many people that they feel embarrassed to ask some of these questions but they want to start investing. This episode is a great place to start to build your understanding of the stock market.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE

1. What is the stock market?

2. How does it work?

3. What is an index?

4. Which indexes are worth paying attention to?

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