How to Invest in ETFs: Defined & Explained

In this video you will learn how to invest in ETFs, a great long-term investment strategy that can help you build wealth over time. Have you ever wanted the relative safety of a mutual fund without the fees and restriction that can come with it? Then your answer may be an ETF. Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are an easy way to begin investing. ETFs are fairly simple to understand and can generate impressive returns without much expense or effort. Here I’m going to breakdown how to invest in ETFs in the following way. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - What is an ETF? 0:49 - ETF vs. Mutual Fund 1:39 - Passive ETFs vs. Active ETFs 2:02 - ETF Fees: Understanding Expense Ratios 2:20 - Dividends & DRIPs in ETFs 2:34 - ETF Taxes 3:11 - How Much Should You Invest in ETFs 3:31 - Pros & Cons of ETFs 4:35 - How to Start Investing in ETFs (A Step-by Step Guide) 5:35 - ETF Examples: 9 of the Best ETFs for Beginners At The Motley Fool our purpose is to make the world smarter, happier, and richer. We thank for you taking the first leap in learning how to invest in the stock market. Read More on How to Invest in ETFs: https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/etfs/ Want Great Stock Picks? Subscribe to Stock Advisor: www.fool.com/eg-stock-advisor/ Best Online Stock Brokers: www.fool.com/best-online-stock-brokers Additional Index Fund Resources: ETF vs. Mutual Fund: https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/etfs/etf-vs-mutual-fund/ ETF vs. Index Fund: https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/etfs/etf-vs-index-fund/ ETF Expense Ratio: https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/etfs/etf-expense-ratio/ #ETF #HowToInvestInETFs #ETFInvesting ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to The Motley Fool's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MotleyFool?sub_confirmation=1 Join The Motley Fool Community On: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/themotleyfoolofficial/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/themotleyfool TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@themotleyfoolofficial? Twitter ► https://twitter.com/themotleyfool