The Complete Guide to ETF Investing

The Complete Guide to ETF Investing.
This is a beginner's guide on how to invest in ETFs (exchange-traded funds). I go step-by-step through everything you need to know to start investing in ETFs successfully such as advantages, diversification, best brokerages, how to open an account, fractional shares, analyzing etfs, fund overlap, dividends and DRIP, Lump Sum investing vs DCA and more.
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Websites from the video:
⮕ VettaFi: https://etfdb.com/
⮕ Schwab Research: https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/does-market-timing-work

Timestamps
00:00 What is an ETF
01:07 ETFs vs Index Funds
01:34 Advantages of ETFs
03:46 2 Myths to debunk
05:15 Best brokerage accounts
06:51 Opening a Vanguard account (Website)
07:51 Opening a Webull account (App)
08:37 Discover the best ETFs
11:04 The 5 Best ETFs
13:15 Fractional Shares
14:21 Analyzing ETFs
15:46 Dividends and DRIP
17:04 Lump Sum VS Dollar Cost Averaging
18:02 BONUS GIFT
19:08 When should you start?

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This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Rick Austin (Aka Rick D'Ago) does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice. The statements, comments and other content contained in this video do not constitute, directly or indirectly, a recommendation or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or any advice relating thereto. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

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