Why ETFs Are Great For People Starting Out In The Stock Market

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Unless you plan on becoming a landlord or starting a succesful business to create passive income streams, financial independence will be a near impossible task without the help of the stock market. However, many people are reluctant to put their precious savings in the market for fear of losing them all, especially after the horror stories of 2008. In Belgium, for example, only 14.7% of all households hold stocks in their portfolio for a median value of only €5,100 – we are notorious for keeping massive amounts of money in savings accounts.

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