
747 what's an index and why should you care (investing principles 5/11)
In this episode Vince Scully breaks down how market indexes were created, how theyβre constructed and how to use them effectively as an investor. He covers:
ππΎ why indexes exist and what problem they solved
ππΏ how the s&p 500 actually works
ππ» the origins of major global indexes
π price indexes vs accumulation indexes
ππΌ index funds and the rise of passive investing
ππ½ when active management can make sense
ππΎ where index investing goes wrong
ππΏ how investors should really use indexes
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