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Sep 2023
27m 51s

How Fools Use ETFs

The Motley Fool
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We like stocks. We also like exchange traded funds.  But first, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - A difficult stretch for small-cap stocks. - Costco’s new healthcare offering. - One piece of Costco’s valuation that’s often forgotten by investors.   Plus, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick find out how Fools use ETFs in their portfolios. Comp ... Show More
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