For investors, tracking an index has allowed them to target exposure within specific sectors and industries. And the advent of ETF or exchange traded fund investing has made this readily accessible to investors. But, imagine if you could invest in the what you think are the best stocks within an index or exclude a sector you felt would fare badly under curre ... Show More
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Will the Fed Serve Up a Cut?
<p>The holiday week brings more than turkey; it brings big questions for the markets. Andrew Wilkinson and Steve Sosnick break down the latest Fed chatter, shifting rate-cut odds, and what dissent inside the FOMC could mean for December trading. Plus, we dig into the AI spending ... Show More
13m 29s
Nov 21
What’s the Real Cost of Financial Illiteracy?
<p>In this episode, Gerry Perez, CEO of IBKR UK, joins us to dive deep into the hidden price of financial illiteracy and why it matters for everyone, from students to seasoned investors. Join us as we explore practical strategies, expert insights, and innovative tools that make f ... Show More
14m 19s
Jan 2024
E208 – ETF Industry Outlook
Despite turbulent markets in 2023, the ETF industry continues to thrive, providing Canadian Investors with new options for growth. Portfolio manager Alfred Lee and your host, McKenzie Box, take a deep dive into the themes driving demand and the benefits ETFs have to various user ... Show More
17m 34s
May 2023
07. What are index funds and ETFs?
<p>Ask a long-term investor about passive investing, and they’ll likely mention index funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). However, even after sitting through a lengthy explanation, you’d be forgiven for not quite knowing how they <em>actually work</em>.<br/><br/>Don’t worry – ... Show More
21m 45s
Feb 2024
InvestTalk 2-23-2024 – Is Your Index Fund Tracking the Right Index?
<p><strong>Understanding 6 qualities of the best indexes can help investors choose among thousands of index funds.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Today's Stocks & Topics: VFC - VF Corp., SSNT - SilverSun Technologies Inc., The Magnificent 7, RIO - Rio Tin ... Show More
44m 59s
Mar 2024
Retail Investor Beat Survey Q1 2024
In this episode, Ben Laidler discusses the latest retail investor beat survey, which provides insights into the thoughts and actions of global retail investors.
The survey reveals that retail investors are sticking with tech, crypto, and AI investments, with a third of them owni ... Show More
17m 41s
Oct 2021
IFB211: Brokers, Index Funds, and Cash Flow Statements
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today’s show, we discuss: *Finding and choosing the best brokerage account for you, especially ones that offer no fees, partial share purchasing, and DRIP options *The different options to build a portfolio using ETFs and some of ... Show More
35m 11s