325 how to choose an index fund

Let's explore the fundamentals of what an index fund is, how they work and what to consider when choosing one. In this episode we cover:

👉🏾 what is an index fund?

👉🏿 what does the data say about active vs passive investing?

👉🏻 your investment thesis

👉🏼 are you a broad market or narrow market investor?

👉🏽 local vs international

👉 fund selection

👉🏻 monitoring the fund investment

👉 risks and pitfalls

👉🏼 the index fund bubble - is it a risk?

👉🏽 Dev's personal view on index funds

📝 Episode transcripts

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