Chapter 38: Index Fund Versus Stocks

Index funds and individual stocks are two different investment options that have their own advantages and disadvantages. An index fund is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks a particular stock market index, such as the S&P 500. When you invest in an index fund, you are essentially buying a small…

Chapter 37: Lost opportunity

Yes, lost opportunity is a real thing. It refers to the potential benefits or opportunities that are missed or foregone as a result of a particular decision or action. For example, if you choose to invest your money in one stock instead of another, and the stock you didn’t choose ends up performing better, then…