Ep. 9: Passive vs. active investing (ETFs vs. mutual funds)

0:45 – What will we talk about in the episode?

02:30 – Episode topic: passive investing through ETFs (exchange-traded funds) versus active investing through mutual funds - advantages and disadvantages?

38:15 – Financial and investment news from Bulgaria - key news is the recent development of mortgage lending and the movement of interest rates on housing loans.

57:20 – Macro and Markets – international news - key news is that most investors are now pessimistic and a recession is increasingly expected.

66:32 – Fintech news – the magic of "tokenization" through blockchain technologies

75:00 – Final words

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Episode Topic: Passive Investing Through ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) vs. Active Investing Through Mutual Funds

ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: The Pros and Cons

Mutual Fund vs. ETF: Which is Right For You?

ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Which Should You Choose?

Books about the advantages of ETFs:

"The Little Book of Common Sense Investing"

"The Power of Passive Investing" 

Bulgarian news:

Karol starts selling mutual funds in Romania

Mortgage alarm

Companies can now apply for IPO vouchers

5 ways to save money on taxes. And it's completely legal

Macro and Markets:

Investors Are Most Bearish On The Global Economy Since The Crash

Bull Market’s Latest Hurdle: Slowing Sales Growth

Podcast: Prof Steve Hanke: M4 is the most under appreciated indicator

Inside S&P 500, most stocks in correction or bear market

Fintech:

How Tokenization Is Putting Real-World Assets on Blockchains

Cheap is great, but free will cost you

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