All our instructors are asked to explain why the students should take this lesson
Following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), many investors became disappointed with the institutional funds. Since then, we have seen a significant surge in index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF) listing on stock exchanges worldwide.
Suppose you are just like other hundred thousand investors seeking greater transparency and control over your investments. If you want a more straightforward way to invest than individual stocks that allow you to diversify your risk at a lower cost, you do not want to miss index funds and ETFs.
Why invest in the Index Funds and ETFs?
They can be incredibly cheap, as there often isn't much work involved. For example, if an ETF is looking to replicate the index, there is no judgment or critical thinking involved. The funds also allow you to access large market sectors that you may not access otherwise. ETFs can introduce diversification to a portfolio even if you don't have a large amount to invest.
This course has gathered comprehensive and concise knowledge about mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs.
All you need to know in just one course that will help you gain an understanding of the common types of funds like Open-end and Closed-end funds, Fund of Funds, Target Date Funds, and the pros and cons of each one of these types of funds. You will know how to calculate the fund value and how the funds work. Finally, you will be able to discover the hidden fees of a mutual fund and how to avoid them.
We do not encourage you to invest in mutual funds because you can do better than the fund managers. But here, you will discover how to invest in the index funds, ETF and what you need to note, like the tracking errors. There are 9 ways you can evaluate the funds, including using the style box and Morningstar rating. Moving on, we will cover the local and international domiciled ETFs, hedged and unhedged funds, along with the tax implications.
This course contains so many gems to enhance your investment skills.
This course is user-friendly for beginners who want to invest and intermediate investors who know about investing but want to improve their skills. Additionally, this course is Jargon-free, so you will not get confused by any technical terminology.
After just a few hours of instruction, you will be able to start investing and make an informed decision about investing in the low-cost index funds that allow you to build substantial wealth and achieve financial independence. It's a very short investment in time, and the returns are worth thousands of dollars.
Take this course today, and you won't be disappointed!