{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b844af82-62fd-59f4-930b-8dfd1adc1298/2d4d187b-515c-40b6-bed1-1b8d8f67452c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Nick McCullum - The Finance Data Science Guy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610bd0ee748075fb7a971e9a/610bd13296a6bf001299aa72.png?height=200","description":"<p><em>\"When you invest in the </em><strong><em>S&amp;P 500</em></strong><em> index fund you’re making a passive bet on the long term future and growth of large American businesses. You’re buying </em><strong><em>Apple</em></strong><em> but you’re also buying the 499 other largest businesses.\"&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Nick McCullum</strong> is the Director of Growth at <a href=\"https://passiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Passiv</a> and <strong>The Finance Data Science Guy</strong>. We chatted about long-term passive investing and an overview of algorithmic investing.</p><p><a href=\"https://passiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Passiv</strong></a> is a portfolio management tool that makes it easier for DIY investors to maintain a balanced portfolio and build a passive investment strategy.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://passiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://passiv.com/</a></p><p>T: @NickJMcCullum</p><p><a href=\"https://nickmccullum.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nickmccullum.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Portfolio tracker</strong> <a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginners/?utm_source=aff-sharesforbeginners&amp;utm_medium=affiliates&amp;utm_campaign=aff-sharesforbeginners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sharesight</a> tracks your trades, shows your true performance, and saves you time and money at tax time. Get 4 months free at <a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/au/sharesforbeginners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.sharesight.com/au/sharesforbeginners</a></p><p>Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use these link to make a purchase. You will also usually receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Stocks for Beginners is for information and educational purposes only.&nbsp;It isn’t financial advice, and you shouldn’t buy or sell any investments based on what you’ve heard here. Any opinion or commentary is the view of the speaker only not Stocks for Beginners.&nbsp;This podcast doesn’t replace professional advice regarding your personal financial needs, circumstances or current situation.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Christopher Soulos for music production out of Garlic Breath Studio <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/GarlicBreathStudio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/GarlicBreathStudio</a>. Remember music flows when the money don’t.</p>","author_name":"Philip Muscatello - Investment Education for the Stock Market"}