The Simple Path To Wealth With 2 Buy And Hold 'Forever' ETFs

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Summary

  • Dividend growth investing is a powerful strategy for younger investors seeking long-term wealth accumulation and compounding returns.
  • Investing in growth/mega-cap tech stocks is also a proven strategy for outsized long-term wealth building.
  • I compare these two strategies side-by-side and share which 2 ETFs I would pick if I were looking for a buy-and-hold "forever" ETF strategy.
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Dividend growth investing is a very popular path to wealth for many. The reasons for this should be clear. First of all, if you are investing in companies that pay dividends consistently, they are typically highly profitable and resilient

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Samuel Smith has a diverse background that includes being lead analyst and Vice President at several highly regarded dividend stock research firms and running his own dividend investing YouTube channel. He is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional and holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering & Mathematics from the United States Military Academy at West Point and has a Masters in Engineering with a focus on applied mathematics and machine learning. Samuel leads the High Yield Investor investing group. Samuel teams up with Jussi Askola and Paul R. Drake where they focus on finding the right balance between safety, growth, yield, and value. High Yield Investor offers real-money core, retirement, and international portfolios. The services also features regular trade alerts, educational content, and an active chat room of like minded investors.

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