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How do Individual Stocks Compare to Investing in Funds?

34m · Real Personal Finance · 23 Nov 11:00

Scott and James discuss the most how individual stocks compare to investing in funds.

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Listener Question:

I listen to your podcast and it has inspired me to invest however, I have invested into individual stocks and it has lost around 50% of its value so I invested money into VOO because I thought it was safer and I continue to invest $55 every two weeks im 18 and this is what I can comfortably afford how do I build my wealth for the long term should I continue to invest in the S and P or is there another thing you recommend?

Planning Points Discussed

  • Utilizing Time Efficiently
  • Capital Appreciation
  • Purchasing Power
  • Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.)

Timestamps:

2:30 - We're on YouTube HERE!

6:17 - Individual Stocks

10:30 - Truth of Money

13:16 - Funds Overview

18:20 - Financial Planning

20:53 - Stock Investing

26:49 - Growth Mindset

33:00 - Aligning Your Financial Goals

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