Introducing the simple investor’s best friend… the index ETF.

You don’t have to be an expert on financial markets to be an investor. In fact, it’s arguably easier today than it’s ever been to invest and most of that is thanks to our friend; index ETFs.

In this episode you will learn:

What we would buy if we were starting again today
What is an index
Different indexes around the world
How you can buy an index: ETFs
Why an index is all you need

Chapters:

This is Part 7 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important.

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7. Just get started: Buying an index | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

7. Just get started: Buying an index | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing