Why I Prefer Index Funds | ETF vs Index Fund

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Are you trying to figure out which investment option is better for you, an ETF or an index fund? In this video I break down the differences between these two types of investments and explain why I personally prefer index funds over ETFs. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Index Fund 101 1:54 - Higher Diversification 2:28 - Low Operating Cost 3:32 - No Need to Hire an Investment Manager 4:30 - Net Asset Value 5:10 - ETF 101 6:44 - Why I Prefer Index Fund 7:08 - No Need For Bells & Whistles 7:34 - No Automatic Investment 9:08 - Minimum ------------ FAVORITE TOOLS: ► Mint Mobile - Check Out My Partner Mint Mobile, Affordable Phone Service - https://trymintmobile.com/financialtortoise ► SoFi - Checking & High-Yield Savings Account (Terms Apply) - https://sofi.com/tae (Affiliate Link) ► Shortform - More Than Book Summaries - https://shortform.com/taekim LINKS: ► Get My Weekly Newsletters: https://www.financialtortoise.com/newsletter ► Favorite Books: https://www.financialtortoise.com/bestbooks DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.