{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65dd50a98f1a3c0016a17205/6795526064a671b4e113faa4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"133. SHORTS: What is an index fund?","description":"<p>Investing legend <a href=\"https://pearler.com/explore/learn/blog/warren-buffett-investing-philosophy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Warren Buffett</a> isn’t shy in his praise for index funds. For decades now, Buffett has insisted that most investors are best served by buying a low-cost index fund over shares. At the Get Rich Slow Club, we’re bullish on index funds as well – which is why we discuss them so often.</p><p><br></p><p>But if you’re new to investing, you might not be entirely sure what an index fund actually is. Like “synergy” or “gang gang”, you could use it in a sentence, but might struggle to provide a textbook definition. Worry not, though, for by this episode’s end, you’ll feel qualified to hold your own in any index fund conversation!</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tashinvests/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tashinvests</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/anakresina/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@anakresina</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/getrichslowclub/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@getrichslowclub</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pearlerhq/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pearlerhq</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pearler.com/getrichslowclub\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get Rich Slow Club</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pearler.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pearler</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@getrichslowclub\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Not-Work-Forever-Investing/dp/1394248865\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How To Not Work Forever</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong></p><p>Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.</p><p><br></p><p>Natasha Etschmann is an Authorised Representative #1299881 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd AFSL#420367.&nbsp;Read the FSG available from<a href=\"https://tashinvests.com/links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://tashinvests.com/links</a></p><p><br></p><p>Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from<a href=\"https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you are considering any of the products we spoke about during the show, be sure to read the Product Disclosure Statement &amp; Target Market Determination available from the product issuer’s website before deciding.</p>","author_name":"Ana Kresina & Natasha Etschmann"}