Tom from @tom.tpf joins me on this podcast episode to go through exactly what to look for when selecting an index fund or ETF to invest in.Investing really can be made simple - invest into a global fund and do this consistently for decades. However, how can you pick a fund? What should you look for?It can get a bit technical. And in this episode we run through the nitty gritty of exactly what criteria to look for when selecting a fund.This includes the underlying holdings, tracking errors, fees, fund size (or AUM 'Assets under management), and more.On top of this, when it actually comes to then picking a fund on an investment platform and actually investing your money, there are a few more important differences.What are they? They are differences in the fund provider, how dividends are treated and currency.This episode will be a very valuable listen if you are planning to invest into funds for the long term.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:34 - What is an ETF?2:25 - Why is this a good way to invest?3:54 - UCITS5:11 - Underlying holdings9:38 - Fees11:39 - Domicile13:50 - Tracking Error17:09 - Fund size, bid ask spreads, liquidity20:14 - Method of replication24:13 - Fund provider26:04 - Income vs Accumulation28:45 - Currency33:16 - SummaryListen to this podcast episode for the full details. -----------------------------------------------📕 Get my book Stop Waiting, Start Investing - https://makingmoneysimple.co.uk/swsi-book💻 My website - https://makingmoneysimple.co.ukIf you would like to get involved in one of my 4-week investing workshops, get in touch and I can let you know when the next one is kicking off (IG - makingmoneysimple, email -
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