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How to find the average return of an ETF

How can you find the average return of an ETF? To find the average return of an exchange traded fund, visit the ETF’s information page or use a DRIP calculator. The brokerage which offers the ETF provides performance history and investment information online. Alternatively, you can use a DRIP calculator to calculate return on investment

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Best assets to build wealth (Start investing in assets!)

What are the best assets to build wealth? Real estate, growth stocks, index funds, income producing websites, and cryptocurrency are good assets to build wealth. Investing in these assets have shown to build wealth slowly over time with consistent investing. Imagine, being able to quit your job in five to ten years because you had

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How ETF fees work. (Calculate and compare index fund expense ratios)

How do ETF fees work? ETF fees or “expense ratios” are charged by the fund manager which is how the brokerage makes their money. Typical fees range from 0.03%  all the way up to 1% or more. The fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from your portfolio over the course of

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Is investing in dividend stocks worth it?

Is investing in dividend stocks worth it? Dividend stock investing has many advantages, such as providing income. The income provided by dividend stocks can supplement or pay for your retirement. However, some dividend paying stocks won’t grow as fast as the S&P 500. Therefore, you could be leaving money on the table depending on your

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VOO vs. VTI: Which ETF is better to buy? (Comparing investment options)

VOO Vs. VTI: Which Vanguard ETF is better to buy? Both VTI and VOO are good ETFs to purchase. VOO is an S&P 500 index which tracks the top 500 stocks in the U.S. VTI is the total stock market fund, which contains all of VOO plus extra stocks. VTI is weighted based on market

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The best assets which appreciate over time. (Increase investment value)

So what are the best assets which appreciate over time? Stocks, ETFs, REITs, peer-to-peer lending, real estate, and cryptocurrency are appreciating assets. When correctly managed, investing your money into these assets will cause an increase in monetary value. Less volatile assets include bonds and CDs. Imagine, buying an asset now and being able to sell

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Is real estate crowdfunding safe or a risky investment?

Is real estate crowdfunding safe or a risky investment? The main concern with real estate crowdfunding is investing in a single company with non-liquid assets. Therefore, you lack diversification by investing in one company and lack quick access to your money. However, investing in real estate crowdfunding can be a very profitable venture if done

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