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$7,000 Invested in These 3 ETFs in a Roth IRA in 2024 Could Turn Into More Than $120,000 of Tax-Free Retirement Savings

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It's a common misconception that to build wealth in the stock market over the long term, you need to invest in a portfolio of individual stocks. While it's certainly possible to achieve superior returns with individual stocks, it isn't a requirement for building wealth. Here are three to consider.

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5 Vanguard ETFs That Could Be Millionaire-Makers

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My answer is to consistently invest in a diverse group of stocks over the long term. I also think that the easiest way to invest in a diverse group of stocks is to buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Throw everything in the mix It's difficult to pick the stocks that are most likely to be long-term winners.

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Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This Index Fund.

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For most investors, starting out will require building from a small base. But it is important to recognize that starting small doesn't mean you can't build a good stock portfolio. If you have as little as $500 to invest in stocks, this is the index fund you should consider putting it in. That's normal.

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1 Small-Cap Chip Stock Just Tanked Nearly 30% -- Time to Buy?

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Shares of small U.S.-based It seems that stock market movers and shakers were surprised by a temporary dip in SkyWater's trajectory toward reaching profitability. To be clear, SkyWater remains a high-risk and only potentially high-reward stock.

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A Motley Fool Primer on Small-Cap Investing

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In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey caught up with Bill Mann, director of small-cap research at The Motley Fool, for a primer on small-cap investing. They check in on a handful of different small caps and discuss: If the disappearance of "the small-cap premium" is a win for investors.

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Not Making This 401(k) Move Can Easily Cost You Thousands

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However, there are ways to utilize a 401(k) more efficiently to ensure you get the most from your investments. One of the increasingly popular 401(k) investment options, target-date funds, can be an under-the-radar culprit of high fees. One of these ways is by cutting back on how much you're paying in fees. Image source: Getty Images.

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"Small" Set to Soar? 3 ETFs to Play a Potential Massive Rebound in Small Cap Stocks

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Investing in small cap stocks tends to be more risky than large caps, but over the long course of history, small-cap stocks have outperformed their large cap peers -- and by a significant margin. First, small caps tend to be seen as riskier. in only one or two end markets.