Investing For Beginners: My Investing Strategy (Index Funds)

[@Bukola1]

Thank you for watching! Please remember investing involves risk and I am not a financial advisor or tax professional, just someone who likes talking about personal finance!

[@mike619]

Software consultant here. Great channel and very insightful. You should emphasize that you earn 200k per year. That’s 4x most Americans watching this. Wouldn’t you agree that they should get their income up first before investing?

[@Arual2244]

Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge! :)

[@cheesecakefiend]

Great video! can you do a video on how to set this up, do you automatically have it set up to transfer in and if buys it at the end of each month or how does that work? And is voo, the same as vtsax? Voo is an etf? Thank you!!

[@cheesecakefiend]

also are these investments made in your individual taxable accounts vs a retirement account ? Thanks!

[@rheechashaipu1927]

@@mike619 personally, I think investing in index funds is a good choice even for Americans earning 50k per year. But that comes with several caveats about personal finance. Can they pay down their debt? Do they have the ole Dave Ramsey emergency fund of a thousand to couple thousand dollars to be protected from further debt? If so, I think it is immensely prudent to at least get the matching 401k rate or at least aim to invest 15 percent of their income into a roth ira or at least 529 plan if they're aiming to improve their skills in the coming decade.

[@jovonnecameron]

This was so informative, I want to learn more. Can you do a video on a step by step process to get started? i.e how to make an account, what platform to use, initial investments etc.

[@holdenburris648]

MEE TOO! that would be great if she could

[@user-bb6jy1xb7s]

Beginner-friendly, commission-free investing platforms to check out: Robinhood, M1 Finance, and Webull.

[@cosmosnomad]

@@user-bb6jy1xb7s Not Robinhood anymore, RE: the whole gamestop debacle.

[@julievasquez9659]

That was going to be my question as well.

[@samo3259]

For europeans who are watching I'd recommend Trading 212 or Revolut. Both are incredibly beginner friendly, easy to use and increasing in popularity.

[@robeoteu]

Great video on simplifying investing. Public Schools should make personal finance a mandatory class for seniors. I'm adding this on a person finance playlist I'm creating for my son who will soon be 18. Thank you.

[@tenki-no-ko]

Would you be interested in making your curated playlist on introductory investing informing public? I think you have a great idea.

[@victoriabooker6212]

Link that playlist

[@robeoteu]

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[@robeoteu]

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[@to6955]

I teach social studies (US History, World History, and Government) but I spend TONS of time talking to my students about stocks/bonds, and the power of compounding interest! They love it, and start taking notes without me even telling them to. Ha. Wealth of knowledge I'm giving them. Literally.

[@jairem5710]

As a beginner investor this was the most helpful video I’ve come across explaining index funds in the most simplest, easiest way to understand. It was nice of you to put time stamps but I ended up watching the whole video from start to finish. Thank you! New subscriber here!

[@mrs.a7572]

New subscriber. I appreciate how clear and concise this is, how well structured this vid is and how your use of illustrations and examples really make it easy to digest such an intimidating topic. I hit that subscription button real quick 🤣. Glad I found this channel, can't wait to learn more.

[@Robay146]

Indeed! Mr. Buffett himself once said, for the normal investor, investing in an index fund (S&P 500) is posssibly the best decision you'll ever make! Great video, and as always, bae, you lookin right! 😁😍

[@jessdoit9250]

Thank you for providing your reasoning and background for your investing strategy! I’m also risk averse so this method is more reassuring for me. It’s harder to relate to people who spend more of their time following individual stocks. I really liked the egg carton analogy, too!

[@briannaclark4820]

I love that you're making this information accessible to everyone! As some others have mentioned, I would love a video on how to actually start this process yourself. What platform to invest with, how much do you need to get started, do's and don'ts, etc. Thanks so much!!

[@tosin23]

investing sounds soo complicated at first but i love how you make this information so easy to digest💓

[@brads2041]

Love the video! There's so much more that could be said! A couple quick thoughts: 1) for ETF investing, if you intend to contribute frequently (like monthly) you should find a broker with no (or very small) ETF purchase fees. Some brokers charge a bunch of money for a transaction which then makes the low ETF management fees almost meaningless. 2) Your portfolio is indeed good for your age and also the length of time until you want to use the money (also called time horizon). However, my personal suggestion would be to increase the allocation to the ex-USA ETF(s?) and decrease the allocation to the US ETF(s?) - that's still a lot of eggs in one basket. Diversification is not only a broad array of individual stocks, it is also geography.

[@Bukola1]

You make some valid points, thank you!

[@oscarmike1131]

This is one of those videos I’ll need to keep coming back to. A lot of gems. Primarily the index fund. Never knew about that

[@otherryan]

Great video and strategy! Index funds are such a good way to set-it-and-forget-it and you can have a lot of confidence when investing in them. If Warren Buffett says that they're good for most people, who am I to disagree 😂😂 thank you for sharing!

[@WhizQueen]

I just love to watch you speak!!! Once I get a job as a Data Analyst I’m dedicating it to you. I’ve been inspired by you in every little way. P.S watching all your ads cos we gatto secure the bag ❤️☺️

[@alexandrasvdavis]

Awesome intro video! Couldn’t agree more with the diversity of index funds and snaps for investing 50% of your income!! 🥰

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!!

[@carolynvoigt3316]

Thanks so much for this video! I’m in my mid-twenties and just starting to look into investing! Your intro to investing videos have really helped! I’d love to hear more how you actually get started-are there apps you use, how do you actually find the index fund you want, etc, more of the technicalities to get started for first time investors! Love you content!

[@govinda102000]

Finally, sound advice and you provided your own basic strategy which happens to be my wife's I had set up 20 years back when she was in her 30s.

[@vivirdedividendos2834]

Great video! I also suggest index funds for beginners. It is strong to invest 50% of your salary, I do it myself too. One can really see the results of it fast, it is so satisfying.

[@eckhartbroly]

I'm an Electrical Engineering student who's about to graduate in a year and has a lot of planning and forecasting to do. I'd be interested to see how you're planning out/thinking of your life over the next year, especially with Covid making everything uncertain. Great content as always!

[@mike619]

What state do you live in sir? I was in your shoes a few years ago. Currently a software consultant and felt the same way during my junior year in college.

[@eckhartbroly]

Your Answers Philly, PA. I think there’s some good opportunity here and in neighboring states but with COVID there’s no telling what’ll happen

[@Bukola1]

Thanks! This is a great idea!

[@mike619]

Christopher Uzokwe since you’re young, you have flexibility. You can get an engineering job in PA. Or move to a state that has a booming industry. Not sure what it is for electrical engineering but right now it’s Austin Tx for software. (Ps, I have a degree in aerospace but had to pivot to software to take advantage of the global trend). Come to think of it, any area with lots of data centers. Those huge data centers that run amazon, google and facebook’s servers. I did a consultation with one of them last fall and the manager mentioned it being an under the radar booming trend. Hope this helps

[@desertrat5543]

I was so inspired by your Millenial Money episode. I had to come visit your channel. Definitely subscribing... you're a boss at life! Your parents raised you well, and your commitment is admirable.

[@babyvee24]

Just found your channel! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I’m also Nigerian American so watching your videos makes learning personal finance so much more relatable. 💗

[@raheel0924]

This video breaks down word for word my whole investment strategy and how I view investing! Thanks for putting it together in a short video format

[@sailormoon5293]

As a finance major I totally agree with what you said. I encourage everyone to invest. But one thing many people dont understand is that money today is worth more than tomorrow and saving your money aside does nothing overall. That's another reason people should invest, so they can see their money grow

[@amuseskin273]

Thank you for being so open about your investment strategies! As someone who’s just starting to look into the stock market, this video is a great introduction.

[@ozioma]

i really like your mindset, mine is similar-buy & hold. it's the easiest thing to do

[@InvestWithQueenie]

Great video, investing is so important to reach financial independence, you're well on your path to retire in your 40s 🙌 ETFs are the way to go to diversify and reduce risk! 💯

[@Bukola1]

Agreed!!

[@Santalucesguy]

Thank you for this video!! Do you have any book recomendations one can get in order to educate or look more into? Thanks again!

[@gerdythebirdy]

Hi Bukola! You said that once a year you rebalance your index fund buying based on your age and you getting closer to your goals. What does that look like and how do you determine whether to buy more or less based on those 2 aforementioned parameters? Thank you for the great content! ❤

[@cheesecakefiend]

I keep coming back to this video cause it’s great. One other question I have is what cost basis method do you use?

[@xxfaithyxx1]

Can you please do a detailed video on which aspects of an index fund you research in order to determine whether to buy into the fund?

[@neonjellybabiesxo]

Thanks for this - investing can seem a little daunting thanks to all the jargon and whatnot, but you broke it down so well~~

[@RomelBuildingWealth]

I love Index funds. One thing to mention is that they aren’t available on ask brokerages such as Robinhood. You have to look for their ETF equivalent.

[@MDSkai]

Thanks for being on CNBC. I wouldn’t have found your channel otherwise, new sub for support. Happy to be here 🙏🏾

[@Kenny-Ross]

I've watched a few videos on index funds which were very good but this is the best one. Well-presented and awesome graphics. And just curious, what program do you use for the graphics? Thanks for the video!

[@jonathanyanez6085]

Please make more videos on how to start to invest. I watch you're videos because I also want to be a software engineer. Your videos are extremely helpful

[@nasehacho4382]

hey! I'm coming from your millennial money episode, I love your channel and I noticed from that episode of millennial money that you invest in the traditional 401(k). Do you have any thoughts on the Roth IRA and if you do, do you think you can make a video just in general briefly about your retirement investments? I'm 19 right now and I think its best to start early but all of this is really confusing to me and you explain things so well!

[@judithpriestess7781]

Thank you for the thorough and thoughtful breakdown sis! I've been thinking about streamlining my investment strategy and re-vamping it to meet my current goals. As someone who's been investing since I was 15 years old, I'm VERY interested in making my money work for me. I'll definetily be implementing some of the tips you provided. So thrilled to see a fellow young Nigerian using their money wisely. Keep up the great work!

[@derica818]

How there I am fifteen and really want to start investing although I dont have a bank account and my parents say I am under legal age. I love in Ireland but do suggest opening a joint account with them or how did u open one at that age and where did u go from there. If it's not too much trouble to ask

[@judithpriestess7781]

@@derica818 My father helped me set up a TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account) when I was fifteen. Every dollar I made working paper routes and odd jobs, I put in there. Though he didn't contribute monitarily, he taught me the value of saving from and early age and I continued as an adult. Ask your parents if the can co-sign an account for you- either a regular bank account with decent interest rates or an investment account, specifically. Hope that helps. :)

[@AndrewHitti]

You broke this down to be so simple! Index funds for me 🙌🏼

[@po-tsui]

Great video, what are your thoughts on socially responsible funds? They have slightly higher fees but are said to also outperform the general stock market. Do you also see it as part of our responsibility as investors to divest against harmful companies/industries?

[@miriamfuentes3034]

Great video! ❤️I have been wanting to do this but can’t decide on which broker should I use, could you recommend one please 🙏🏻

[@ServicePluss]

I am in my 60's and wish I had this advice when I was much younger! A couple of points that you could make perhaps in another video are these. First, when you are young, you obviously want to buy as many shares of an index fund as you can, yet you have limited funds. And of course it's always fun to watch the value of your portfolio to go up. But one shouldn't get discouraged if the value doesn't go up much and even sometimes goes down. Why? Because inevitably if history continues the market will deliver a nice return over a long period of years, but while it isn't going up, this allows you to buy more shares each month! And a follow on to this. Inevitably the market is going to make some big, sometimes huge drops over the years. Many amateurs panic and sell. This is the worst thing you can do! Look at those drops again as an opportunity to buy more shares at cheaper prices! Thanks for your videos and good luck!

[@stefanbatory3632]

There were no ETFs when you were young. It's only the last decade that index funds are widely available.

[@Ansemdevil]

Thank you for this video I was trying to decide which bond to invest in and I was considering BND. After watching I may consider BLV

[@yannylane]

Perfect timing! Love these videos on finances, looking forward for more :)

[@damia3777]

Thank you for sharing! I hate that these videos don't get as many views as your programming ones because I selfishly love personal finance & enjoy learning from others like yourself. Do you mind sharing what trading platform you use/why you use it? I've been thinking about getting started on Robinhood because it's beginner-friendly, so I'm curious what you use :)

[@jananiarunachalam5706]

You explained it so beautifully. I feel a little closer to my goals now. Keep 'em coming!

[@RoadtoFIRE]

Yes yes yes! Loved this. I just moved most of my money into index funds.

[@giftegwuenu]

Love this! I’ve just started investing and your advice was really helpful.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!!

[@FemiaLove]

how do we actually invest in index funds where do we start what app bank do you use?

[@igotmelanin3180]

Hi! So, can you make a video on the steps you actually took to START investing? I know I want to invest, but I am worried about starting with too little or not doing the right steps and end up being scammed. If you could provide some insight on your first days of investing that would be great! Thanks!

[@Aripoma]

Can you do a video on how to invest on the 3 funds you mentioned. I’m a complete noob to vanguard

[@pc2729]

There are actually studies that have shown that stock picking (i.e. active) fund managers on average don't outperform the market (for example: "Luck versus Skill in the Cross-Section of Mutual Fund Returns " by Fama & French). If you are a complete beginner who does not know much about trading, I recommend you to invest in ETFs (which essentially are what she is talking about in this video). And even as an advanced investor, it never hurts to have some money invested in ETFs for better diversification. The more negatively correlated assets you have, the lower your idiosyncratic risk.

[@jadese33]

I’m wondering if you have an opinion on dollar cost averaging? I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!

[@hazetbafoon]

Yes ma’am 👏! I started investing a couple weeks ago... and it’s daunting. One step at a time 😪

[@anthonyethan359]

@Hazetbafoon For people that don’t know, this video is half correct and half inaccurate. The Greeks matter a lot too and not just delta and theta. Greeks all together will give you a clue of the worth of the risk, not to mention spreads, volatility, open interests & volume. those all dictate how liquid the option is for you to get in and out without having a big spread which can lead you to a guaranteed loss. my advice to beginners, dont take these strategy videos seriously, get a good professional to help you. you can make great profits fast, but you can lose it all even faster w h a t s a p [phone]

[@ycattaneo33]

What are your thoughts on robo-advising? Also what particular broker do you use to purchase your index funds?

[@juanchiconunez6312]

Could you make a video on how to open up and start to invest in index fund? I have $1100 every month to invest /save. I would like this money put to work. How could I invest in an 3 portfolio index fun? How do I Start?

[@tkocikrena]

What do you think of robo advisors in general? I guess they have a higher fee than index funds but I think still fairly low usually. To be honest I'm not sure what the data/evidence is exactly on performance between robo advisors vs index funds (though I get that it will depend on the person and the fund/advisor/broker).

[@heyvern]

You broke this down in a very simple way, THANK YOU! Subscribed!

[@serenity6831]

This was a great video! Do you recommend the 3 index fund strategy for retirement funds strictly or can they be used for regular investment portfolios as well?

[@Bukola1]

I use it for my regular investment portfolio as well!

[@JwelzxTheSkinnyLegend]

Do you save cash into any regular saving accounts also ? Just wondering how you manage the global risk of ur entire income x

[@niKute201101]

This is a great breakdown of investing~ thank you for doing this video~

[@SAnderson54]

Over a 100k subbies in less than a year!?! Ooweee sis we love to see it!!

[@Peace65483]

Hello, Which index fund is best to purchase?

[@nyietharou3994]

I was just looking for something like this. Thank you

[@Bukola1]

Glad I could help!

[@blciffa]

Curious how you opened up an index fund account? I thought I did through Vanguard but it was a money market savings. Not at all what I wanted. I’d love to see someone actually show how to actually invest in index funds.

[@juanchiconunez6312]

Me too

[@terrence83911]

Well if the market goes down, you can buy shares for cheap. That's the advantage of it. You have to be very disciplined not to pull out your money when it goes down, for it will go back up again. Just apply dollar-cost-avaraging and leave it alone.

[@marnin_a]

Super comprehensive video👍

[@PaulasPicks]

This was a great primer for anyone interested in market investments. Your point about timing the market is spot-on! My age doesn't make me wiser about the economy, but my living through various economic periods gives me more insight. Such an educational gem of a video!

[@danielgebremedhin1714]

Fantastic and very informative video!

[@lordblackwood880]

My question is that these indexes are expensive. Let's say the Vanguard s&p500 is 432.05 usd per share now and I choose to buy 4 units almost 2k. Does this mean I just keep buying more and more when I get money tore rive a gain?

[@CookingUpAStorm]

So excited to watch this I’m taking notes!!

[@Crafty-xy4or]

I know you said investing in multiple companies is a lower risk of losing money, but how much do you invest if you don’t mind me asking. I’m living pay check to pay check and getting a second job is out of the question because of school. I can’t drop out because that’ll be another payment coming out of me considering my job is paying a majority of my schooling for me. Besides paying off my car, I have no debt. Refuse to get a credit card at all to avoid more payments coming out of me. But I’m just wondering what advise you would give to someone who makes 34g a year and how much would investing start at. I can’t read about it because it doesn’t stick to me and info overload just discourages me even if I take notes.

[@PenStab]

Really appreciate this video! The push I needed to actually get started investing.

[@kimrosas6863]

Would love to see another video like this, it was so informative ty!

[@lorenzobolognez7564]

One thing I don't understand: how does it track the index? For example, if today I buy 1000$ of an index fund that tracks the S&P 500, does it translate today's index in percentage; then it allocates the money accordingly? If today's best company is 20%, it uses 20% of 1000$ to buy in that company's share. If the worst company is 1%, it only uses 1% of 1000$ ? Then the next day, the index changes. Does the stock distribution change again ? I would like to see the distribution of stocks you guys see in your Vanguard account.

[@oryanol]

Thank you for the information. But how to invest? There are so many companies advertising, it's confusing

[@abigailamick2119]

This is so helpful! I’ve been scared to get into investing and your strategy makes it seem so achievable and smart

[@stevenroberts221]

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[@aabdullahiKH]

Thank you Bukola for this video! 👌🏽 Please what app do you use for your Index Fund investments.

[@EnglishSuelto]

Thanks for your explanation and examples. Your analogies really helped me understand some concepts in a new way. 😀

[@theancientvoice9272]

A big part of investing is information really. On top of fundamental nor Technical analysis, which makes the difference between successful and average investors is having the best insights, insider information. You don't need to predict the future if you know who makes the future. Many information streams are mentioning the coming crash of the banking system or the disappearance of fiat currencies, how will this affect the market in a few months, years from now? I would suggest you look deeply at the crypto-currency market too, based on your age and your long term plan, that's where you want to be. Wish you all the success.

[@samuelkamangu2449]

I was waiting for this video 🔥🔥

[@Bukola1]

ayeee 💃 💃💃

[@andreiaortega]

Hi Bukola, Love this video, but I'm iin UK... And want to do the same what you are doing in the UK. Could you please give me an idea. Many thanks

[@new_skyspirit]

Hey Bukola, Great content as always. I've been following your channel since the cnbc appearance. You have an incredible story. I live in Nigeria and hope to start my own youtube channel soon(already buying equipments 😊 ). Since following you, I have been excited to see the progress in your video contents. Any advice or pointers for a young youtuber? Like Preferred software, do you use title templates, background music, how do you manage scripts,how many cuts is too many cuts in a video, what lighting do you use etc . I just downloaded final cut and have started playing around with video clips with titles and transitions but that's pretty much it #sigh. Ejoor, Help me 😊.

[@kennethcruz9925]

What kind of apps do you use to manage your portfolio/start investing?

[@grateful9672]

This is nicely explained...I'm interested in this, a late bloomer...thank you🥂

[@jayelle7607]

This was amazing, I'm glad I found your videos. My question is, for a person who cannot invest 50% of their salary like you do, what percentage do you suggest they start with?

[@alexandrasvdavis]

Graham Stephan has an awesome channel with tips for this but savings suggestions are 20% so if you can do 20% of your income great! If not then pick a reasonable amount to consistently invest each month

[@mike619]

Depends on your age. If you’re still under 30 and have no family commitments you still have lots of time.. and energy. you can pay for a certification (software, healthcare, trades) and bump up your income to six figures within 6 months. That’ll make saving 50% so easy.. and you still get to do whatever you want with the rest.

[@jayelle7607]

@@alexandrasvdavis Thank you!

[@jayelle7607]

@@mike619 Thank you!

[@mforrester7082]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@reiner5712]

what broker do you use to buy index funds?

[@curtisg8399]

Hey great video I’m only 15 but I’m trying to learn about how to save money once I finish college :)

[@RocknRollDina]

I have a feeling you're more into personal finance, at least for this channel. But I'm already well versed on that topic and I'm here for coding. Wonder if you're interesting in blending the two here or will do a separate coding channel?

[@Bukola1]

I'm equally interested in both! This is what I'm trying to figure out, how to balance doing both or whether to have a create a separate channel for personal finance & other content! For the next couple of videos, I will be doing coding/tech content! Thanks for letting me know how you feel!

[@RocknRollDina]

@@Bukola1 I suggest do a few more videos on both and see the data on what people like more. Also see if the views come mostly from subscribers or nonsubscribers and then decide if 2 channels make sense. You provide great content on both. Just personally, I want coding stuff :D Good luck!

[@nursebondemcanada]

Thanks for the information

[@tigerrx7]

Greater risk requires more time to educate yourself. Keep in mind that a lot of index funds these days are heavily loaded in favor of top tech companies. That could pull your entire index down a lot. Also, it’s important for every beginner to get educated on the fundamentals of a business. Don’t invest blindly. Understand the indications of a growing business, sector, etc. Read, read, read.

[@douglas5097]

Could you make a video buying stock? Let's say I want to acquire some AMD shares. Where to go, how to actually do it hands-on? Thanks for this video anyway!

[@rheechashaipu1927]

You can do it on Robinhood or m1finance. But don't jump into buying any single stock until you understand her video. Index funds beat people who try to stock pick on a routine basis. Look up, "Marginal Revolution University, Efficient Market Hypothesis" on youtube.

[@akin242002]

Go with Fidelity. However, Index mutual funds or ETFs beat individual stock picks most of the time. The exception are blue chip stocks or soon to be blue chip stocks (Tesla).

[@roseisreading]

Great video. I am 22 & studying Computational and Data Science. I want one little fund to start in college, like $50 a month. Thanks!! I love your videos.

[@santidoesdata5128]

i would love to see more content related to investing and how you invest in the market!!

[@Bukola1]

I want to make more, but the investing videos gets really low views so I might move back to mostly programming content lol

[@hawamariko6509]

This was so well explained. I love visual effects!

[@azeezibrahim6214]

Lovely video can’t wait to start stock trading

[@MindYourMoney]

Thank you for this video! I'm a beginner investor and this information was VERY helpful.

[@dsasgekar1]

Mind blowing video !! very impressive, I am from India can I invest in index fund of US stock exchange ?? please revert, Thank you very much.

[@ramirezcitlally3375]

Great to the point video! You make the material understandable for anyone.

[@LittleMissQueenie0]

Great video for beginners! But I’m curious,why don’t you diversify your risk globally with world wide index funds? Greetings from Europe 💕

[@victoriakwong5369]

How did you decide which investment company to go with? (Vanguard/Fidelity/Schwab/etc.) Can you make a video on how to choose one that is best suited for your needs?

[@akin242002]

For Retirement investing, go with either Fidelity, Charles Schwab, E-Trade, or M1 Finance. Day trading TD Ameritrade, Webull, or Fidelity. Option trading TD Ameritrade, Tastyworks, Charles Schwab, or E-Trade. Dividend investing M1 Finance, Fidelity, or Robinhood because of the ability to purchase fractional shares.