Mutual Funds for Beginners

Mutual funds for beginners - explained with simple terms in an easy to understand way! Mutual funds are an essential part of any well balanced portfolio. But if you're new to the world of investing, you may not be familiar with them. Today I'm having a conversation with Andy Panko of ‪@RetirementPlanningEducation‬ for a conversation about mutual funds.
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - What is a mutual fund?
1:45 - Why buy mutual funds?
3:06 - What is diversification?
4:22 - Who are mutual funds best suited for?
5:20 - What are the different types of mutual funds?
6:18 - How do you choose which mutual fund to buy?
8:54 - What's the difference between small cap and large cap?
10:46 - What are the differences between brokerages?
12:16 - How much money do I need to get started with mutual funds?
13:08 - Do I need to pay any fees when buying or selling mutual funds?
15:15 - What are expense ratios?
16:42 - Final thoughts
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  • @RetirementPlanningEducation
    @RetirementPlanningEducation3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome information! 😜 Thanks for having me on!

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha I’m pinning this comment for visibility!!

  • @jj2389

    @jj2389

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Andy and thank you for sharing information regarding mutual funds. Who can I reach in regards to investing in mutual funds?

  • @RetirementPlanningEducation

    @RetirementPlanningEducation

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jj2389 How to go about finding the right advisor for you and your needs is unfortunately not an easy or simple answer. But I did a three-part video series that discusses all you need to know, and where to go to search for someone who's the right fit for you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKpnpaOkhJe3kZs.html

  • @NicholasBall130
    @NicholasBall13010 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @cowell621

    @cowell621

    10 күн бұрын

    It seems like there's potential, but caution is warranted. hence I will advice you get yourself a financial advisor that can provide you with entry and exit points

  • @Wellerpage

    @Wellerpage

    10 күн бұрын

    Accurate asset allocation is crucial. Some use hedging or defensive assets in their portfolio for market downturns. Seeking financial advice is vital. This approach has kept me financially secure for over five years, with a return on investment of nearly $1 million.

  • @LiaStrings

    @LiaStrings

    10 күн бұрын

    Mind if I ask you to recommend this particular coach you using their service?

  • @Wellerpage

    @Wellerpage

    10 күн бұрын

    Sharon Lee Peoples is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

  • @lolitashaniel2342

    @lolitashaniel2342

    8 күн бұрын

    I just looked her up on the web and I would say she really has an impressive background in investing. I will write her an email shortly.

  • @HugoBergmann-lu4nd
    @HugoBergmann-lu4nd18 күн бұрын

    Investing in mutual funds provides a structured and diversified strategy for wealth building, managed by professional fund managers. Despite the associated costs and certain limitations, the advantages of diversification, expert management, and accessibility make mutual funds a favored option for attaining various financial objectives.

  • @cowell621

    @cowell621

    18 күн бұрын

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

  • @LiaStrings

    @LiaStrings

    18 күн бұрын

    Exactly, I used to doubt the value of a financial advisor until my wife's company assigned her an investment adviser in 2020. Honestly, it’s been the best financial decision I’ve made. It helped tremendously; I went from barely making any profit to having a well-diversified portfolio that has grown significantly, with gains exceeding $850k.

  • @FarrahBaker467

    @FarrahBaker467

    18 күн бұрын

    I’ve been worried sick about the current state of my portfolio, who is your advisor?

  • @LiaStrings

    @LiaStrings

    18 күн бұрын

    Sharon Lee Peoples is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

  • @lolitashaniel2342

    @lolitashaniel2342

    Күн бұрын

    I searched her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon. Thank you

  • @user-vk8vu4li2x
    @user-vk8vu4li2x9 ай бұрын

    I admire the financial independence of people, But you can live better if you work a little more. After watching this I think there are people out there, on the extreme, who plan to die early just to be able to retire early. To each their own but to me, retirement isn't just about not having to work, it's about having the freedom to do whatever you might reasonably want, such as travel, buying things, enjoying life, etc. I don't think I could retire with less than $3m in income-generating investments, maybe $2m at the very minimum. I plan to work until I'm at least 45

  • @ThomasWilliam-sw8ms

    @ThomasWilliam-sw8ms

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @user-vk8vu4li2x

    @user-vk8vu4li2x

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ThomasWilliam-sw8ms Having an investment adviser is the best way to go about the market right now, especially for near-retirees, I've been in touch with a coach for a while now mostly cause I lack the depth knowledge and mental fortitude to deal with these recurring market conditions, I netted over $220K during this dip, that made it clear there's more to the market that we avg joes don't know

  • @ThomasWilliam-sw8ms

    @ThomasWilliam-sw8ms

    9 ай бұрын

    @@user-vk8vu4li2x Who’s the person guiding you

  • @user-vk8vu4li2x

    @user-vk8vu4li2x

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ThomasWilliam-sw8ms credits to KRISTIN GAIL CUNNINGHAM, one of the best portfolio managers out there. she's well known, you should look her up

  • @ThomasWilliam-sw8ms

    @ThomasWilliam-sw8ms

    9 ай бұрын

    @@user-vk8vu4li2x Thank you, I just checked her out and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

  • @questioned866
    @questioned8662 жыл бұрын

    One of the first times I didn't want to have a breakdown hearing folks talk about investments. Thank you!

  • @sade62397
    @sade623976 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! I know a lot more about mutual funds now. I seriously didn’t even know what a mutual fund was.. thanks!

  • @xochitlavalos6600
    @xochitlavalos6600 Жыл бұрын

    I’m studying for the series 6 licensing exam and this made understanding mutual funds finally click. THANK YOU for making this video

  • @testpattern701
    @testpattern7013 жыл бұрын

    I've been investing for over 40 years. This is an outstanding explainer of mutual funds.

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Andy is such a great resource.

  • @notfatjustoverweighted9714

    @notfatjustoverweighted9714

    2 жыл бұрын

    Then wht are you doing on this video?

  • @lena_bstix9332
    @lena_bstix93322 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! It is so easy to follow for anyone who wants to get into investing and doesn’t know where to start.

  • @danielwade1978
    @danielwade1978 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I’m just starting my research into understanding investing.

  • @kuna768
    @kuna768 Жыл бұрын

    First time I hear someone explaining financial terms is layman's term. Thank you so much

  • @sfree322
    @sfree3222 жыл бұрын

    And this is why I’ll never have money. I can’t even understand a “for beginners” video! 😩😆🤣

  • @slightlyworking4

    @slightlyworking4

    Жыл бұрын

    Not your fault if you went to public school 😭😭 just keep trying breaking down by pieces instead of trying to digest the whole subject.

  • @Jupiter_Crash

    @Jupiter_Crash

    Жыл бұрын

    Glean what you can. Take notes on terms and concepts you don’t know yet and then research those. Then you should rewatch this video. It will build your foundation and allow you to digest more. You’ll get fast over time.

  • @sisindisegoodmanngaka5261

    @sisindisegoodmanngaka5261

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @loveligon7760

    @loveligon7760

    Жыл бұрын

    💀☠️🤣🤣😂😂😂

  • @Mr.Everythang

    @Mr.Everythang

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats not why its because you don't believe you're capable of of obtaining a significant amount of cash

  • @Oirentals
    @Oirentals3 ай бұрын

    Easiest explanation I’ve heard hands down

  • @stevegarcia6938
    @stevegarcia69382 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video really informative

  • @gabrieljacob5544
    @gabrieljacob55445 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your efforts

  • @davidfolts5893
    @davidfolts58933 жыл бұрын

    Great breakdown of mutual funds! Both of these gentleman are outstanding financial wisdom givers.

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    3 жыл бұрын

    I truly appreciate that David!!

  • @nathanjackson1091
    @nathanjackson10912 жыл бұрын

    How do you read Mutual Fund “statement sheets”? Please do a video on this.

  • @richelgudino
    @richelgudino2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! Like another viewer stated, this video was not overwhelming. It was done methodically with the straight forward questions asked by the creator! Thanks again for educating us!

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Richel, I truly appreciate you watching and leaving such a nice comment!! It's not everyday someone recognizes the person asking the questions, and I definitely planned them out very carefully. I'm happy you got some new knowledge!

  • @nana820able

    @nana820able

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I've researched this extensively and haven't found any managed mutual fund that didn't charge yearly management fees. I expect to pay for their expertise but I want to know those fees prior to signing up. Thanks again!

  • @Daniel_Braun
    @Daniel_Braun3 жыл бұрын

    Wow very in depth video! Very useful information about mutual funds

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that Daniel!

  • @KevinRensonRoderiques5454
    @KevinRensonRoderiques5454 Жыл бұрын

    Great information

  • @user-wt4np6ro7g
    @user-wt4np6ro7g4 ай бұрын

    Very informative!

  • @TradingWithCJ
    @TradingWithCJ3 жыл бұрын

    Solid breakdown bro!!

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @ZyberFlix
    @ZyberFlix2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!!

  • @willian8156
    @willian8156 Жыл бұрын

    What i do is invest into stocks and other financial assets online but stocks is most effective for high profits monthly thanks to my fiduciary

  • @denise9242

    @denise9242

    Жыл бұрын

    How can I also generate profits, do you mind showing me your fiduciary

  • @olivia4182

    @olivia4182

    Жыл бұрын

    I know Mr Ravies, although not personally but he manages my sister’s investments as her fiduciary, she speaks highly of his expertise

  • @karthikj9326
    @karthikj93263 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for taking time to put this together for beginners. I have one question, do we get to have a transparency level of our fund investment from the manager, to know where exactly our money is going into ?

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Karthik, thanks for watching and for this awesome question! Sorry it took me a little while to reply. Mutual funds have something called a propsectus, which is a document that details the fund's objectives, risks, fees, and expenses. Seems like this could be what you're searching for!

  • @alrocky

    @alrocky

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ *Karthik* Have you discovered satisfactory answer or still looking for pertinent information about prospective mutual/index fund investments?

  • @winelysdance123
    @winelysdance1237 ай бұрын

    great video

  • @donnam9177
    @donnam91773 ай бұрын

    Thanks for info it was helpful. How do you sell mutual funds? How do you choose lots to sell. Unlike stock what am I selling? Selling 1st lots is t that selling it all? So confused.

  • @edwarddoreentonga2586
    @edwarddoreentonga25863 жыл бұрын

    I freakin love you guys... my life is about change forever

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get it!!! :D

  • @JioGrems
    @JioGrems3 ай бұрын

    I'm a father of two who bought a house last year. For me, it was a major turning point! In addition to feeling the effects of the economic downturn, I'm lucky enough to enjoy a respectable monthly income from wise investments that I've made. I have therefore meticulously prepared for my retirement following my children's graduation from college.

  • @brijeshshah1979
    @brijeshshah19793 жыл бұрын

    Can we do sip or lumsum investment in mutual fund?

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question! You can invest in mutual funds either way, little by little or all at once. Personally, I would do it little by little rather than in one lump sum payment, just in case the market takes a dive shortly after I invest.

  • @SluwVosjeh
    @SluwVosjeh2 жыл бұрын

    is a high expense ratio good or bad?

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    2 жыл бұрын

    High expense ratios are bad! You want the expense ratio to be as low as possible.

  • @SluwVosjeh

    @SluwVosjeh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PracticalPersonalFinance ok thx

  • @kidijatesfay2010
    @kidijatesfay20103 жыл бұрын

    I’m 50 and my husband 54 we are both retired with over $3 million in net worth and no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Saving and investing lifestyle in the stock market made it possible for us this early even till now we earn weekly. Thanks to fire movement.

  • @mayornevzorin4883

    @mayornevzorin4883

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great job with your husband! I bet you’re living your best life right now.

  • @mayornevzorin4883

    @mayornevzorin4883

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m a young dad, I’m really glad to hear your story it inspires me. What’s FIRE movement please.?

  • @kidijatesfay2010

    @kidijatesfay2010

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mayornevzorin4883 FIRE means Financial Independence Retire Early . It’s been a movement teaching people financial independent and how to retire debt free through solid investment and frugal lifestyle.

  • @mayornevzorin4883

    @mayornevzorin4883

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kidijatesfay2010 Thanks for replying I will read more about the FIRE movement.

  • @paigegarcia6266

    @paigegarcia6266

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kidijatesfay2010 Your story is inspiring. I’m 38 trying to achieve this goal you achieved. Share some tips please so others can actually learn.

  • @nana820able
    @nana820able2 жыл бұрын

    A family member recommended a broker they have used for years and like so I've discussed buying Mutual Funds through him. He told me the buy in will be 3% upfront which he gets paid 1% out of that. I asked about a yearly management fee and he told me there isn't a yearly fee. Once I pay the one fee I'll never be charged anymore fees for a managed Fund. Is that correct? Everything I've read talks about additional fees.

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey there, thanks for watching and thanks for the great question! Every manager and every fund is different, so what he's telling you may be correct. However, he may only be referring to his piece of the pie as a financial adviser. There's a whole other layer here that you need to consider. Whatever mutual funds your advisor selects and purchases shares of on your behalf will almost certainly have fees attached to them. They might be a "no-load" fund, meaning you're not charged a percentage for buying and selling shares, but managed mutual funds all have annual expenses (many of which are considered marketing expenses and paid out to financial advisors who recommend the fund to their clients) and those expenses will eat away at your annual returns. The only way to learn about those expenses is to ask to see the prospectus for the individual managed fund. That will provide you with all the numbers.

  • @alrocky

    @alrocky

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ *nana* Your family may have inadvertently given you costly advice. That 3% upfront and his 1% is a pretty penny you could have avoided and there may be additional costs that salesman did not disclose. What is the name and 5 letter ticker of that mutual fund he sold to you?

  • @nana820able

    @nana820able

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alrocky I decided not to go with him. All the research I did told me he was mistaken about the fees.

  • @alrocky

    @alrocky

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nana820able Good to hear and good for you!

  • @yoyomelon6275
    @yoyomelon62759 ай бұрын

    So how do you make money?

  • @m4line

    @m4line

    8 ай бұрын

    same way you do through any type of stock trading

  • @su-mu
    @su-mu5 ай бұрын

    8:10

  • @livelearnlove9086
    @livelearnlove908610 ай бұрын

    Don’t do it’s because there is a lot of fees that people get their hands on ur money it’s a big gamble and not worth it just get a Tax free savings account!

  • @brandonrunkel6290
    @brandonrunkel6290 Жыл бұрын

    Small cap is less than $25 MILLION, not $25 BILLION

  • @edwinarias11
    @edwinarias11 Жыл бұрын

    Dave Ramsey

  • @williamjohnson1668
    @williamjohnson1668Ай бұрын

    Buy at lowest price possible, sell in 20 years

  • @kaustubhvaidya8637
    @kaustubhvaidya86372 жыл бұрын

    Some how this guy looks like Ryan Gosling(The Big Short Look)

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't disagree!

  • @ictgetheard

    @ictgetheard

    2 жыл бұрын

    He look like dude from Wayne’s world more then him

  • @michellewilson250
    @michellewilson2503 жыл бұрын

    Very informative!

  • @PracticalPersonalFinance

    @PracticalPersonalFinance

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!