What Should I Know When Buying Mutual Funds?

[@TheRamseyShow]

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[@edwalker9033]

Can you make mutual investments through your bank

[@jakeyatulbushra2412]

What’s the minimum balance for investing on mutual fund in fidelity for beginners please

[@johnschirloff836]

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[@caseybills5517]

Biggest lesson i learnt in 2023 in the mutual funds market is that nobody knows what is going to happen next, so practice some humility and low a strategy with a long term edge.

[@cowell621]

Nobody knows anything; You need to create your own process, manage risk, and stick to the plan, through thick or thin, While also continuously learning from mistakes and improving.

[@JamesLongman-v5r]

Uncertainty... it took me 5 years to stop trying to predict what’s about to happen in market based on charts studying, cause you never know. not having a mentor cost me 5 years of pain I learn to go we’re the market is wanting to go and keep it simple with discipline.

[@LiaStrings]

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[@Gdotdot090]

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[@yellowbasementrecords651]

I would say consider moving to an area with a low cost of living.

[@757mrmac]

"feel free to interrupt me" Dave doesn't let anyone interrupt him lol

[@chulee3572]

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[@tru3dialect]

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[@confirmhandle]

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[@NicholasBall130]

Investing in mutual funds offers a structured and diversified approach to building wealth, managed by professional fund managers. While there are costs and some limitations, the benefits of diversification, professional management, and ease of access make mutual funds a popular choice for achieving a variety of financial goals.

[@StacieBMui]

ADBE, VWINX and FSPGX are all still good buy, but what do I know I’m not a financial advisor lol

[@LiaStrings]

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[@space6irl]

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[@HC_8]

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[@mmafox1018]

This is the first "who's here" comment that I don't find obnoxious lol

[@lolligaggin63]

thanks to dave, and my dad raising me with the dave ramsey show on the radio i was taught never to even look into credit. cash is everything. i’m only 20 years old but i have no debt, no student loans, my truck is bought and paid for, so is my street bike. currently renting an apartment close to work and investing 12% of my monthly income spread across 3 mutual funds. i do lawn care so i don’t have a 401k or anything like that to prepare me for retirement so i’ve been extremely fortunate to have access to my dad, and dave ramsey and my man josh i got from smartvestors. i’m looking forward to the future man

[@isaac1674]

How is everything going?

[@breesusgm]

Dave. I listen to you on the radio every day. I've read all or most of your books. I heard you repeatedly say "Good Growth stock mutual funds can and will usually beat the Market or index it tracks" but I've never heard you name any of these funds. I appreciate everything you do sir. Me and my family have been blessed through your teachings for years now. Could you name some of these great growth funds you speak of? Thank you Dave. Your a blessing. Gable

[@Ali-ws6mu]

The SEC doesn’t allow unregistered persons to offer investment advice on specific securities and get paid for it, and because KZbin or whatever pays Dave for these videos he would be breaking the law, so keep that in mind.

[@reniehandler2595]

@@Ali-ws6mu Couldn't he just say: These are the funds I personally invest in, I am not recommending this funds for you to invest in

[@myfamilymemories5717]

I've been looking for this answer as well

[@helloitsmehb]

Because they don’t exist Index funds will beat them all over your investment life

[@Missouriman99]

Look up the growth fund of America by capital group and it’s after fee returns compared to s&p 500

[@ravelbella7330]

Mr. Dave, you deliver Value. Thank you!! I finally paid of my car and saved up $2000 and am ready to put it on mutual funds and also learning the ins and outs in Funance101 class on line.But I turn your you tube channel to understand it well if I don’t understand my text book. You break it down really well and clear my confusion. You are a great instructor in Finance. Thanks again for your service Sir! Subscribed!

[@jerryscotfield6913]

I repositioned some of my dividend stocks using a broker. Now, I’m buying shares of TSLA, AMZN , AT&T, NVR again. I’m after dividends for passive income but it’s slow growth so now I’ll take my chances on growth stocks like SHLL, WKHS, PLNHF 1 From March I've been able to make a little above $400k.. I’m slowly buying fractional shares of BRK-A again...., I made other few rather modest investments in individual companies.... I'll keep stacking TSLA stocks..

[@harleycartley3138]

Great picks! katelyn, I'm happy to hear you talk about some of the positions I have in my portfolio

[@serenewhopperman2924]

I honestly find this difficult..I watch a few videos and follow then make a few picks and then the market has a different result on those picks and I get losses

[@jerryscotfield6913]

@@serenewhopperman2924 always expect rises and falls Natalie, most either on short or long term basis ..Stócks are being sold at great discounts so buy as much as you can and wait for the rebound.I myself made a few rather modest investments in individual companies though I use a full service broker , if you're in need her name is “Lucy Maria Koss" she's quite known ,you can search and connect with her on her website

[@jerryscotfield6913]

@@harleycartley3138 much appreciated

[@enricopallazzo3244]

Looking like a genius right about now. Well done sir.

[@Marquie22]

Dave is a marketing king he slides it in 1% is good to pay for managing you don’t need managing manage yourself instead of paying someone

[@chief5981]

That’s really good advice.. for some people

[@Bonez1999]

Invest in low-cost Index funds and stay the course. A good total market or S&P 500 Index fund + a good bond fund for your appropriate risk level is all you need, both with low fees. Vanguard comes to mind first. I like Dave's preaching about staying OUT of debt, because in general... Debt is bad. But if you're really interested in learning about the market and how it works, there's no shortage of amazing books out there that will help guide you on your journey to become wealthy. Dave Ramsey preaches a great message, but he's no Bogle or Buffett when it comes to the stock market...

[@SombraLocs]

Bonez1999 What books do you recommend? Top 5.

[@Bonez1999]

The Bogleheads Guide to Investing, The Simple Path to Wealth, A Random Walk Down Wall Street, The Millionaire Next Door, the Four Pillars of Investing.

[@SombraLocs]

Bonez1999 When I do invest, let's say an index funds. Where do I go? Is it something I can do on my own or do I need like an advisor?

[@Bonez1999]

You do NOT need an advisor. You just need to be educated. Educate yourself on investing and you will never need an advisor. You can invest on your own, look into Vanguard or Fidelity, all you need is some money to initially put down and using your new-found education invest in low cost index funds appropriate to your risk level and time horizon.

[@manp1039]

any examples of low-cost index funds? Any examples of good total market or S&P 500 Index fund and a good bond fund?

[@PlatinumPlatz]

Dave: You followin’ me?? Caller: ...yeeeeaaaa 👀

[@bryntheexplorer1426]

I'm 21 and I have no idea what they're talking about.

[@TheCornbeefsoup]

I'm 23 and I know exactly what he's talking about. Just read and watch videos.

[@silverdoggg]

I am 36 and I have no clue of what they are talking about either but I am listening and learning

[@rbscott21]

The caller was asking if paying an up-front commission defined as a "load" was a bad thing compared to no load (no upfront commission). Dave explained that 5.75% is not necessarily bad, but you should do the math and compare the total cost of ownership over the anticipated holding period. If you change funds a lot, paying a 5.75% fee every time would not make sense. If you hold a A-share (commission to buy product) Mutual funds for a long time, the total cost of ownership will generally be lower than funds with no upfront commission but a higher management fee (he calls it a "maintenance fee"). Some fee only advisors assert that commission based funds are bad and unethical. They aren't as long as the advisor has shown you the other options including C shares or a managed portfolio. Just don't buy mutual funds and pay a management fee on top of it. That is really expensive.

[@The3rdGunman]

Broham, I'm 43 staring down the barrel of 44 and making up for lost time....Clueless.

[@cinevile]

go home and eat tide pods

[@babysisdolls3336]

i am learning that forget mutual and do index..because of fees.

[@OttoMatieque]

and the BIGGER reason is that index funds usually perform better than the actively managed funds. Remember that studies have been done that show chickens (yes, feathered animals) do better picking stocks than the average human professional broker.

[@amgooder]

Your smart! High✋️!

[@adamp6320]

Dave is great until you are out of debt and have enough money to invest. Then stop listening to him. The index funds have commissions at .1%-.3% and no up front commissions. Under no scenario would a 5.75% load fund beat that. On top of that, there's so much evidence that index funds are the much better way to invest than actively managed funds over the long run. Lots of research.

[@Txcowboy80]

my fellow boglehead.

[@stemikger]

Another Boglehead here.

[@luisabiera]

Adam P you are absolutely right. Dave's investing strategies and information are antiquated and mostly incorrect

[@HeRacesTheSun]

I'd like a thumbs up button that registers 1000 thumbs up, for a great & true comment like yours.

[@dluff]

Use ETFs

[@RealLifeMoney]

I agree! The things is the most important aspect is to just do it. Returns and expenses are factors but if we don't do anything then we don't get anything :)

[@mccoyji]

Ahhhh. Vanguard charges .09 of a percent per year. Stupid to pay anything more!!!

[@corn_pop6082]

Schwab charges even less, and you can start with $1.00, not $2,000 or $2,500 with Vanguard.

[@jimhandler1129]

VOO .03%

[@DesireeJames-q1z]

Despite my best attempts to save money, contribute to early retirement, and become financially independent, the economy has sucked out a large portion of my assets since the epidemic. I want to know if I should continue to diversify my investments or if I should look into other industries during these erratic times.

[@JoshuaKerr-m4u]

You should look at stocks , they look to be the biggest beneficiaries of AI and Data centers , also DCAing into a good ETF too ...Prioritize patience and a long-term perspective most importantly consider financial advisory for informed buying and selling decisions.

[@donaldwayne7023]

To the point of emotional exhaustion, many people minimise the importance of advisors. I remember a couple of summers ago, following my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to assist my business stay alive, so I looked for qualified consultants and came across someone with the highest qualifications. She has helped me raise my reserve from $275k to $850k, despite inflation.

[@debbygradley25]

Can you share details of your advisor? I want to invest my increased cash flow in stocks and alternative assets to achieve my financial goals.

[@donaldwayne7023]

"Laurelyn Gross Pohlmeier," a well-known authority in this field. I would recommend looking into her credentials more because she has a great deal of expertise and is a great resource for anybody looking for advice on how to navigate the financial market.

[@Angelinacortez495]

Thanks for sharing. I curiously searched for her full name and her website popped up after scrolling a bit. I looked through her credentials and did my due diligence before contacting her. Once again many thanks.

[@hwan88]

i have never heard of anyone who knows what they're talking about advise someone to put money into a front-load fund. and it's reckless to assume 12% annual returns.

[@PassRush49]

Good luck in investing if you're paying a 5.75% front-end load. Way better to buy index funds that beat 85-90% of professional investors in the long run.

[@sarahkuhn8211]

For the average investor, most financial advisors are rip offs. The problem with financial advisors is the same problem with mutual funds: the management fee kills any added value. In order for someone managing your money to be worthwhile, they have to be able to routinely beat the average market margin. And to be frank, only a few people in any given year can beat the market odds.

[@joetyler835]

so never invest in mutual funds you're saying?

[@joelmatus9442]

Would mutual funds just be a more advanced way of investing and index funds a beginners way?

[@TheDpmvhs]

@@joelmatus9442 Not necessarily. The real difference between the two is passive, cheap investing such as index funds and ETFs. they are great for younger investors. I own about 60% of my holdings this way. But a GOOD mutual fund isn't a bad way to go just because fees are higher. I am a 35 year old money manager and I use mutual funds such as MFEGX, FBSOX, OPGIX. You want a DIVERSIFIED holdings and if you are young you want to buy and hold. if you are older mutual funds may be more attractive because you are looking for protection, more so than growth and that can be trickier to find in ETFs.

[@Winston0Boogie]

I get the impression the guy was lost throughout all of this minus basically get an advisor lol

[@roxannegordon6162]

"yeeaaaahhhh!"

[@fredbeall6320]

Oookkkkkaayyyyy

[@napoleonsamad5245]

🤣💀🤣💀🤣

[@croweziec]

The man was lost. He wasnt the only one.

[@JandyAAA]

@@croweziec I had to exit out the video becuase I wasnt understanding nothing either.

[@licensedblockhead]

the maintenance fee on VOO is .04% lol thats 4 bucks on 10 grand

[@1575murray]

It's hard to do any better than that. I am a Vanguard customer myself and have been happy with their funds especially the low fees. I hate the idea of paying high fees charged by the bank/brokerage partnerships.

[@r4rasa]

It’s .03 now

[@dluff]

Prefer low cost ETFs (exchanged traded funds), lower cost.

[@kristaylor7119]

John Galt Dough Kevin O’Leary is a hack

[@cyworld2707]

There is also closed ended mutual funds that are bought and sold like stock on the exchanges. Things like ticker tape symb: SPY, an index fund that mimics the s&p 500 large cap companies which is actively traded like stock. If you buy into these with Schwab there is also no commission to buy or sell. If you are trading in an IRA account, then you can take profits regularly and pay no capital gains.

[@OttoMatieque]

I have a suspicion that Dave's financial advising business sells load mutual funds. I think load funds charge the up-front sales fee, plus an annual maintenance fee.

[@justinacase2623]

You are free to use whomever you like! But are they going to sit hours in front of you and explain stuff like Dave?

[@edgarantonio5728]

Omg Ramsay GREAT 👍 info super easy to understand and I don’t even speak English well but I did understand it thank YOU

[@marbellaharo1258]

Why not FOCPX or FBGRX? No load comisión upfront and their maintenance fee is under 1%?

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

Those are both great options 👍

[@TheEllaTB]

I wish he'd do more of these videos. The ignorance around investing is great

[@robertk2007]

Every growth fund seems to have same stocks in it. I have five funds that overlap

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

All your really need is two or three. Buy a Total US Stock Market Index Fund and a Total International Stock Market Index Fund. Then, when you get a little bit older in life, buy into a Total Bond Mark Index Fund. Ignore Dave Ramsey's investment advice because he does not know what he's talking about. He is a salesman, NOT a certified financial planner.

[@zcharg0]

Dave god bless you. The world needs you

[@chrism9037]

Dave is not correct. You will pay a yearly expense ratio ON TOP OF paying for a front-load of 5.75%. So you could pay 5.75% up front, then pay 1% or more every year after that. Far better to stick with simple index funds. There have been a ton of academic studies that show that over time, most actively managed funds don't beat their index. Even Warren Buffett recommends them for the vast majority of investors, as do numerous other prominent investors. Fees and expense ratios do matter and can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over an investor's lifetime. Keep it simple.

[@chrism9037]

Numbskull? Ok. However, it is a fallacy that you would pay a lower expense ratio on a mutual fund with a front-end sales load. Go look up funds from companies such as JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Columbia (Ameriprise), etc. They generally have front end funds and expense ratios over 1%.

[@chrism9037]

Unless Jack Bogle, Warren Buffett, David Swenson, Burton Malkiel, etc, etc are all wrong, then I don't think I'm the one who is lost. There is no point in using a lower maintenance fee to prove his point if these lower maintenance fees (on front-end load funds) don't exist in the real world. There is zero reason to buy a fund with a front end load and a high ongoing expense ratio when so many no-load funds with low expense ratios exists. All they do is benefit brokers and salemen (I think Dave referred to them as a "coach" in the video) But in any case, have a nice day and enjoy investing in expensive mutual funds that eat away at your returns. I'll stick with Vanguard. With that, I'm out!

[@MilanBroz]

Sorry, English is not my first language but I think he did say what you said...

[@coldfire39]

I agree. The Vanguard Retirement fund I'm invested with has an expense ration of .16%. Pretty hard to beat that!

[@mysticaltyger2009]

It's theoretically possible that a load fund would charge a lower expense ratio. But in most cases, their expense ratios are higher than those of no-load funds, too. There are always a few exceptions, but not that many. Just having to pay a load/commission makes load funds not worth it.

[@CarlosGunX]

Not all mutual funds have maintenance fees. Fidelity Zero funds have non and no sales or redemption fees..

[@canefan17]

The kid is young and a beginner - he should’ve been pushed towards index funds (S&P 500) and told to hold the investment. I’d recommend vanguard VFIAX or VOO (etf)

[@brotha1984]

Yelp and collect those Dividends 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@TJ-2067]

I'm really new to investing, dont have a 401k or IRA... retired disabled vet. Where would I start to get these things set up if you dont mind me asking?

[@MrDoobysm]

You should know that long term mutual funds rarely, talking less than 5% over 20 years will beat the market. Buy and hold cheap index funds, don’t time the market, don’t pay active managers to underperform. Simple, yet not easy.

[@ThunderBroomPilot]

Another way they get you is no load up front but a percent when you want out. Then, you pay it on principal and growth.

[@edelacruz7]

Is it better to leave a mutual fund for a while and watch it grow or to put and spent little by little on in every once in a while?

[@brykit1972]

I'm not seeing a single comment that agrees with Dave on this vid. Wow. And they are intelligent comments, not trolls.

[@zviolinking]

Brian Kitchens Because most people consider themselves experts with money. No one here is disputing his math though. I believe the research mentioned that it's a good idea to have a financial advisor. I have paid for loaded funds and fee accounts. You really don't feel either when they are assessed. Because your fund is properly diversified and growing. Dave's point has always been, put money in the account!

[@brykit1972]

Fees have a dramatic impact on your compounding. Pay as small a fee as you can.

[@81easton]

zviolinking the more money you put in some mutual funds the fees are eliminated all together. Put money in your account.

[@firstname3255]

Bryant Garvin Can you help me with researching that claim?

[@chrisd6736]

That’s because literally nothing he says is backed by any empirical evidence aka he is drinking the koolaid or just strait up biased because he is being funded by the mutual fund thieves.

[@abnergarcia6837]

Im interested but im lost 😖

[@Sovnarkom]

lol some mutual funds charge a fee upfront (sales load), some charge one on the exit (withdrawal fee/penalty) but they all charge an assets under management fee (0.04% of invested funds for example)

[@TheOpinionSports]

Listening to Dave Ramsey will keep you broke over the long haul

[@imrana3618]

How so?

[@TheOpinionSports]

@@imrana3618 because his advice is good for the people who have really bad habits with finances but his advice is not gonna make anyone rich. If someone really wants to be financially free his advice won’t get you there. A 401k don’t make people financially free, if it did why are so many baby boomers still working part time or working longer before they retire??

[@imrana3618]

@@TheOpinionSports good point! So what in your opinion is the road to getting wealthy or achieve financial freedom?

[@TheOpinionSports]

@@imrana3618 well outside of investing someone needs to build a business where others are working for you or producing something you can override money wise. As far as where to park money the best place in my opinion is into an IUL.

[@imrana3618]

@@TheOpinionSports do you invest in mutual or index funds?

[@GBU61]

A lot of these mutual funds have other various hidden fees. You can find them if you want to look through the 50 plus pages. Index funds are a much better way to go.

[@andreaknight6411]

You should always research and compare different funds throughout the years. I have found funds similar to what Dave is talking about. It takes time and research to find such funds but they do exist. However, if you continue to invest in index funds you are still making sound investments choices and will make significant gains over time.

[@javierjimenez2372]

Thank you 🙏 Dave for these videos. God Bless

[@daxiong3284]

🤚 Question. At 6:26 Dave talks about how the fund with a commission up front might not be a good option if you want to move things around. But wasn't the fee just for the initial buy in? Also, what is stoping people from putting in the minimum amount (let's just say 3000), paying the 5 3/4% on it (561.8$) and then the next day putting the rest of you investment money? Thanks for the help!

[@jm309767]

Giving anyone 1-5% of your principal to shove your money somewhere is a waste. It's burglary.

[@theboxer5]

Why pay someone 1% to 5% upfront load fee when you can buy for no fee at Vanguard????

[@mbekka1]

Exactly lol

[@RC-xy5eb]

Moonwalker829 I totally agree. That’s what I do. Do you notice that most of the time index funds are not mentioned?!

[@manp1039]

@@theboxer5 Fidelity also offers load free funds too. I am still not clear on the no expense index fund options. I have seen some ETFs, but they too have some expenses, at least the ones i have looked at so far. Albiet the expenses were much lower than most mutual funds i saw. The ETF fund expenses I saw were approximated on average about .01%. The average mutal fund annual expenses were about .5-1.0%

[@HarveyDog123]

So - what do you think the “fee” is for someone investing on their own who may not have the expertise and tries to time the market, or moves assets because they can’t emotionally handle the turmoil of the market? I speak from experience - I spent many days in my 20s and 30s studying the market, reading every investing book I could get my hands on, and truly thought I was able to manage my investments myself. All it took was listening to some yahoo on CNN Money and allowing others to push my emotional investment buttons when the market was in a downturn. One wrong trade erased most of the growth I had gained over the previous 12 years. I’m here to tell you that a good advisor is worth everything, especially when it comes to planning for market downturns, cash flow in retirement, or just planning ahead and developing a strategy. If that means paying someone A-share loads or an advisory fee to help keep me from making huge mistakes, so be it. It’s money well spent IMO - I just wish I had been paying those fees a long time ago.

[@robify4]

I wish I’ve known about you in my 20s I’m in my late 30s now trying to catch the wave.

[@moisesduarte6072]

Deje Robi same bro!

[@rollinupinyah1802]

Love me some Dave Ramsey but the caller would be so much happier with a Vanguard phone app and a simple index fund. Like a lot happier. Dude just wants to make money and not pay fees and feel smart after a decade or two.

[@cbassich1]

My advice - stay away from Mutual funds, unless you like the exit fees, and can patiently wait till the closing bell to sell your position. Stick with ETFs and stocks

[@christophermartin7658]

Why not invest in ETFs that charge a fraction of a percent for an expense ratio?

[@smithraymond09029]

"....yeah....."

[@Dreareoxo]

Best comment on here

[@tweeterthemonkeyman383]

Most fund managers can't beat the Index!

[@cannotbeshaken7889]

I need to take some mutual funds classes to learn all this.

[@mr.anonymous3103]

I personally have invested on ETFs and a few big company stocks for my Roth IRA. Got a dividend yield of 1.7 and also my maintenance fee is of .04%. In short, it depends on what you want to do with the money. If you pay a higher fee someone who knows more than you will manage it for you. But if you know a little bit and do your research you can also save money. Just got to be careful with what you invest in and make sure you don't make any sudden changes if the market goes red for a little but.

[@mr.anonymous3103]

I know dividend yield is not the best but this fund is not for dividends.

[@ChasingMidnight001]

Great question Chad, thanks

[@asphaltandtacos]

The only real advantage a mutual fund will have over an ETF is dollar cost averaging which is great in a 401(k) plan. The downside are the numerous fees associated with the funds. Those fees will add up quickly. There are better alternatives in a IRA account along with more choices. Some stocks will pay monthly dividends and there are high quality dividend paying stocks. There are no fees associated with stocks including commissions in a self directed account.

[@ILoveCiniminis]

These calls are the best, teaching calls

[@robertklemens6895]

Loaded funds also carry maintenance fees. 5.75+1.00 > 1.00

[@mdargusch]

5.75% is the MAXIMUM load. Every company I know of gives breakpoint discounts. For example, a total household balance of $25K with American Funds "A" shares pays a load of 5.00%, whereas a household balance of $250K pays a load of 2.50%. The annual expense ratio is the same for either breakpoint. "C" shares don't have an up-front load, but have a higher expense ratio, so will cost more over time compared to their "A" share counterparts.

[@Will-rolo8]

You are correct. In November 2019 we paid 2% load (one-time in-processing fee) for American Funds “Class A” shares. Each of the four funds selected has a specific group of Fund Managers who research start up and existing companies to determine those deemed the best, most likely to be successful within their sector. Managed funds such as these typically produce higher returns than the S&P 500. Some days they don’t, but over months/years I’ve seen a greater return. At this point, peace of mind and results are evident. Market swings up and down are normal. Be well.

[@suzannejones7260]

I was recently widowed I'm 60 and just learning about $. I'm using the life insurance to pay off my debt (baby steps 2) put six months expenses in a mutual fund and thats what scares me. I don't understand a lot of what they are talking about. I need a financial advisor I think.

[@manp1039]

this is not true information about a "maintenance fee". Mutual Funds have expenses. And those are deducted from inside the fund. It is not a charge to the share holder directly. And the expenses are to cover the cost of the money manager and promotional expesnes for the fund and other misc expenses.

[@jasonpatrickries]

Don't let fees stunt your growth

[@jasmeetsingh2337]

Buy and hold VTI and let Mr. Market work for you 😊😊

[@kobefurness4746]

Im not the one with the degree in Finance (yet), but id say you might as well invedt in index funds and get 12% return a year rather than go through the hassle of having someone else manage your account and pay fees

[@Prem-ez5tr]

Hey Kobe! Which index fund are you referring to? I am interested to know.

[@latuman]

Fees seem to be very important. Unless it's a low cost index fund, then "fees never prevented anyone from getting rich". Hypocrisy? Or maybe there's a rational explanation.

[@MrOccyc]

My approach with mutual funds was having no less than the number of players starting a basketball team and not more than players on a baseball field. Then choose funds that cover large cap, small cap etc.

[@LoveJoyfulLife]

Here is what I understand: No Load --> $100k*1.2% maint. fee=$1. 2k $1.2k*10 years = 12k A shere --> 5.75% initially + maint. Fee.25%/year $100k*5.75%+.25%*10 years =8,250 B shere --> $100k*1% maint. fee *10y=$10k

[@stemikger]

Dave's investment advice is not for me. I rather listen to John Bogle and Warren Buffett.

[@andreaknight6411]

You should always research and compare different funds throughout the years. I have found funds similar to what Dave is talking about; Funds that outperform index funds, after accounting for expenses. It takes time and research to find such funds but they do exist. However, if you continue to invest in index funds you are still making sound investments choices and will make significant gains over time.

[@PassRush49]

You read my mind.

[@waynesworld2938]

Why are you listening then?

[@mitchellayla6803]

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[@mitchellayla6803]

@Emerson Hoffmann I’m very interested and need to start now. If you don't mind how can I get in touch with your financial consultant?

[@lucasferari4515]

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[@jarrettpierce5626]

I love Dave but I just stick to the S&P Fidelity Index fund, its simple and no work and Warren Buffet recommended it for the average investor. Bottom line I'm putting money away and investing it in great companies, this is too much paralysis by analysis IMO.

[@PositiveInvesting]

S&P500 index is a great tool for a "set and forget" investment. Consistent gains over a long period of time, and relatively safe investment. -Nicholas J. Paris - Stock Market videos weekly!

[@jarrettpierce5626]

thanks Nick! Do you agree or are you full on Daves advice? His is good IMO and its solid advice, this is about the 2% I deviate from Dave in his financial opinion, your thoughts?

[@PositiveInvesting]

Jarrett Pierce I'm under the belief that if you want to invest, you should spend some time to do research on funds and the market. I personally have a mixture of etf and individual picks in my portfolio and it's treating me well

[@andreaknight6411]

Index funds are great too

[@seann9501]

Thank you Mr. Ramsey

[@Ashbyee]

I need to be on this show. My “situation” is completely different and I cannot find a similar pod cast. Recovery after the oil and gas debacle and my father’s Alzheimer’s. Poor decision making with age etc.

[@feelnrite]

I have a fund that I paid up front on and also pay a maintenance fee too. Edward Jones. Hartford funds.

[@cheyennerepp7291]

That was actually really useful! Thanks Dave & Chad!

[@Rick-kj9dd]

Why would anyone pay 5.75% commission up front. I don't get it. This isn't the 80's or 90's. What a rip off. No guaranteed performance. Just buy a low cost index fun to invest. Easy.

[@jbirdbluejay09]

I love the sound advice always good to lisen too

[@OttoMatieque]

that was not sound advice

[@karengarcia-z5d]

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[@gwenhoang4018]

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[@DeekTheStreak]

At the risk of sounding like a moron, once I hit the power button on my computer, where do I surf to begin investing? I'm too scared of paying membership fees that I don't need to while I'm learning the game.

[@SuperRastarob]

This is great information. 👍

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[@johncuevas4415]

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[@AddilynTuffin]

is it really worth investing in stocks in 2024, I’ve been on the sidelines watching the market for awhile and it seems to be pretty stagnant to me not that it matters because I’m in it for the long run, but how can one generate actual profit in this current market?

[@AgueroBankz]

It may be a good idea to speak with a financial advisor who can help you develop a portfolio based on your individual goals and risk tolerance.

[@judynewsom1902]

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[@albacus2400BC]

Your advisor seems competent. Could you share how I can reach out to them? I've recently sold some property and am interested in investing in stocks, and I'm seeking guidance.

[@judynewsom1902]

Jennifer Leigh Hickman is the licensed advisor I use. Just search the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

[@DanielPanuzi]

Wow, her track record looks really good from what I found online. I'll take a chance and see how it goes. Thanks for the info

[@huskiefan06]

I've never liked loaded funds because I'm locked in. I'd rather pay a higher expense ratio, as long as its a 5 star fund and has a great 10 year & long term growth rate.

[@jackcoleman5955]

I buy index funds. 0.03% fee. Almost unbeatable performance >10 years.

[@defAngel]

So the idea is to get a maintenance fee that’s less than 1%? Forgive me, I’m completely new to this.

[@rebekahambrose5839]

So helpful! Thank you. Could you make a video going into more detail about A, B, and C type mutual funds?

[@misaelarredondo7933]

Buy an SP500 index fund instead. Lots of research showing that they outperform mutual funds.

[@scottdeforge1331]

More great info Dave. Thanks.

[@ev6304]

Fees are a huge deal trust me.

[@kylerider7125]

Say you invest more money into the same mutual fund on the monthly basis. How is that additional money being added into your fund being charged over time ???? Anyone have the answer

[@rbscott21]

It depends on the share class and the fees associated with your decision. lots of questions need to be answered.

[@jaredcolahan759]

Thank you.

[@toeknee5565]

How can people say Dave isn't aware of fees?

[@esolaj]

He is smart, probably buys a vast majority of no load funds, like the .04% fees charges at Vanguard. I'm sure he buys load funds too, but a very small percentage of his total portfolio.

[@andreaknight6411]

That would be the smart thing to do depending on the return on investment.

[@johnd9541]

5.75% compounded annually can cost investors 10's of $1000's over the term of any investment.

[@red149]

I think commission is a one time fee . management fee is annually though

[@johnd9541]

True but due to compounding, that initial cost costs more and more over time. A $200 fee can actually cost the investor much much more. The Rule of 72 cuts both ways.

[@johnd9541]

@Rich 91 Yes its almost criminal. A fool and their money are easily parted?

[@45138449]

Buy low cost index funds (Vanguard, Fidelity) and you'll be ok! Index S&P 500 beats 96% of all mutual funds and about 70% of all hedge funds!

[@LuizMartins1989]

Dionisis G. I believe that 4% is fidelity mutual funds because S&P didn’t beat any of the fidelity mutual funds.

[@jm309767]

I'll take a bunch of ETF's with expenses < 0.25%.

[@rbscott21]

Why not build your own portfolio and have no fees.

[@manp1039]

@eedd sdsd I agree. i think Ramsey is giving incorrect information. I have never seen any fees on a load free mutal fund. Inside of a fund there are expenses to cover cost of the money manager but I think those expenses are not a set percentage. The expenses cover the professional money manager and promotional expenses.. And on the funds i looked at, were usually on average about half a percent of net asset value for the year.

[@jbullionaire2749]

0.06% annual fee s&p500 index fund with no up front cost will do me thanks

[@Manatti06]

.02 will also do better : )

[@carmenflores2042]

I still don't get it. 🤷‍♀️

[@Rocioslane]

My question is how do you find a trustworthy broker with a high success rate?

[@aquafishsoup]

Rossygrossy you can usually look up the price is right winners for that.

[@clintonstone324]

Do it yourself through either Vanguard, Fidelity or Charles Shwaub.

[@johnp4871]

I went on to Dave's website and put my email in for the smartvestor program. Google it.

[@tc9634]

You'll find a few in heaven.

[@luisabiera]

Dave is doing a great job in getting people out of debt, saving property etc. but he's just flat out wrong about mutual fund investing.

[@81easton]

Luis Abiera if he is wrong about mutual funds why do he have millions of dollars invested in numerous funds and have made millions from being invested in them?

[@ricklyons6125]

@@81easton because at his level ( dollar number amount ). you can make mediocre investments. and still come out winning. Because of basic volume

[@81easton]

Rick lyons everything takes time at any level. If you continue to invest you will be at a certain level to right? Invest more for a larger return

[@elmateo77]

@@81easton He made millions selling books about debt to poor people, he's not an investment professional.

[@joeb1522]

@@81easton In my view, it is well established knowledge that Dave's investment advice is not good. He focuses on what makes him money as far as commissions from ELPs. And he doesn't focus on what is best for his listeners. Examples include telling people to use mutual fees (with high fees), to use investment advisors (with very high fees), and to use real estate agents (with 6% fees). These can be good, but they aren't for everyone. And almost all people starting out with investing can just put it all in an S&P 500 index fund.

[@James-bs8bd]

He didn’t take the opportunity cost out of the fee. Just took the % off and figured that was good enough

[@theboxer5]

Vanguard's no-load stock mutual funds charge only 0.15% annual maintenance fee for $3K investment, and 0.07% maintenance fee for $10K investment.

[@reniehandler2595]

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