Beyond the S&P 500: Why Index Funds Aren’t Always the Answer [Ep. 17]

About This Episode 

Many investors default to a single broad index fund, often the S&P 500, because it’s simple and low-cost. In this episode, Glen and Robert discuss how that approach can work for certain types of investors and when it may not align with specific objectives or risk profiles.  

They also dive into ETFs vs. mutual funds, explore diversification across asset classes and regions, explain bond mechanics and duration, and walk through tax-loss harvesting and mutual fund capital-gain distributions in practical, plain language. 

 

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