Index Funds Explained (The Simplest Way To Build Wealth)

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In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what index funds are, why they outperform most actively managed funds over the long term, and how ordinary people use them to build portfolios worth millions, in less than 30 minutes a year. The secret to successful investing is that there is no secret, just consistent action through passive investing, made possible by index funds.

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Chapters
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:26 Free Investing Masterclass
  • 01:44 What is an index fund?
  • 07:04 What if I want above-average returns?
  • 09:04 SPIVA scorecards
  • 10:20 Where the difference really comes in
  • 12:15 Free Investing Masterclass
14 Jun English South Africa Investing

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