ETF Success with Doug Fabian

If you’ve ever wondered about how to decide what goes in a traditional checking or savings account, or how to take advantage of the expanded services that most brokerage companies offer. Brokerage firms offer innovative services and better solutions to the old-school banking savings accounts, and Doug Fabian can help you figure out what new ideas work for you and how to put your money to work. Also, in today’s podcast, you can learn more about smart ETF investing and new innovations in Exchange Traded Funds. One of those exciting innovations is “smart beta investing”and you may be able to take advantage of this investing idea with your portfolio.   No matter how much money you have to invest or what level of ETF investing you are interested in, Doug Fabian and ETFU can help you succeed. ETFs are amazing innovative tools for your portfolio and you can learn the ideas, tools and concepts to succeed by listening to this podcast and visiting our free educational site ETFU.com.

In today’s podcast, Doug Fabian takes you through the changing world of financial services and gives excellent tips for differentiating yourself from other investors and how to stay ahead of the curve as the market changes. ETFs are a great, innovative way to grow your portfolio or create income in your investments, and there are many ways to use Exchange Traded Funds to your advantage. If you own a ROTH IRA or other IRA, you have a powerful tool in your portfolio. Not everyone is eligible for a ROTH IRA, but Doug can help you find out if you are eligible and how to convert your capital into a ROTH IRA. It’s up to you to prepare for your retirement and Doug Fabian has a lot of great investment tips, new ideas and ways to use your capital to your advantage.   Retirement accounts are everywhere, and without solid advice and investing knowledge this can be overwhelming. Listen to today’s ETFU ETF Success podcast and get the information you need to invest for your retirement easily and succ

The U.S. markets have been very strong for the last few years, but Doug Fabian is encouraging investors to start looking at the international markets for some very interesting growth and income opportunities. We use Exchange Traded Funds for our investing because they are transparent and very inexpensive for investors. ETFs in the emerging markets and other international sectors cost much less than emerging market and other international mutual funds, and it’s a great opportunity for even small individual investors to get into the market and use ETFs to your advantage.   In today’s podcast, Doug points out specific ETFs for you to watch, how to invest in specific countries, certain sectors and new products in the world of Exchange Traded Funds. There are so many exciting things happening in the world of ETF investing and you don’t want to miss out! Listen today for Doug’s great insider tips on ETF strategies for success and how you can invest successfully using ETFs for growth or

In this podcast, Doug Fabian reviews his top action items for success in ETF investing and how to implement these proven techniques in your investment portfolio. If you want to be a successful ETF investor, or just want to learn more about Exchange Traded Funds and why they are a fantastic solution for many investors, listen to today’s podcast. Doug Fabian highlights some great international ETFs to watch, what is happening with the U.S. dollar and worldwide currencies, and what to watch in the global economy. He expects the U.S. dollar to continue to rise, and he explains how you can take advantage of a rising dollar and even use these changing currency values to your advantage. High-risk investing makes everyone nervous, and Doug wants to help you manage your risk and stay in a profitable, growing position in your investment portfolio with ETFs.   Listen to today’s podcast to find out about the world of global trading, currency values and international investing, particularly as it relates

It’s common for everybody to lose steam as we enter the new year. We get excited about our goals or new year’s resolutions, but a few weeks into January it’s not uncommon for us to start to lag behind. Well, here at ETFU, we are not going to lose steam. Managing your money well, using your portfolio in a smart way and being a successful ETF investor is too important to forget about and we are here to help you stay motivated and educated about your ETF investing decisions.   In this podcast, Doug Fabian will educate you about asset allocation, the new and exciting innovations in ETF investing, international Exchange Traded Funds, consolidating your brokerage accounts and finding more money to invest in ETFs. The world of ETFs and investing is often changing and making smart choices for your portfolio is essential. Gold, commodities, emerging markets, domestic stocks, international stocks, energy - all of these market sectors are changing, and you need to make adjustments to your portfoli

2015 can be a great year for ETF investors, but you have to have the education and knowledge in order to do so! This is where Doug Fabian’s ETFU ETF Success podcast comes in. Doug’s years of expertise and clear communication style will help you be the ETF investor you’ve always dreamed of. In this podcast, Doug will give you the tips and tricks you need to conquer the #1 factor in your investing success. No one wants to have a stressful retirement, and more and more people are realizing that a comfortable retirement doesn’t just happen - you need to work at it! Use Doug’s expert advice to conquer these common investor mistakes and make 2015 your best investing year ever - using Exchange Traded Funds, in the correct allocations to make your portfolio work for you.    Listen to this podcast today and, as always, feel free to send Doug your individual questions at askdoug@dougfabian.com. 

In this podcast, Doug Fabian addresses the core of your portfolio, and how to make the decision  on what ETFs to invest in, what percentage of your investment portfolio to allocate, and how to succeed with ETFs. This is an essential primer for anyone who wants to get started or be successful as an ETF investor. Success is about taking action, and that is especially true as we enter the new year - 2015. Looking back at 2014’s stock market winners and losers gives us clues about what will be great investments or lousy ones in 2015. Use your investment money wisely and make the effort to be an educated and savvy investor with Doug’s great tips for ETF investing. With Doug Fabian’s analysis and well-researched points, you can make well-rounded, financially smart decisions for your investing in 2015.   Plus, Doug’s email has been flooded with listener questions, and this week he takes the time to answer your questions and give you solid advice for your investing goals and concerns

2015 is here! What will you do differently? While thinking about possible New Year’s resolutions over the next several days, consider Doug’s top ten action steps for becoming a better ETF investor in 2015. It’s time to dump those old mutual funds, to open that Roth IRA, to consolidate all of your brokerage accounts, and get serious about ETF investing.   In this final podcast of 2014, Doug gives 10 solid, easily executed action steps you must take in 2015. Will last year’s top performers continue to soar? What is the future for China ETFs? Will interest rates remain low? Don’t make a move with your money before listening to this important and timely podcast. 

Doug wants to help you succeed as an ETF investor, and building your portfolio is a key part of that success. There are two main investment objectives, income and growth. Both portfolio objectives are great for different situations, and we want to help you know yourself, your money and your investment goals so that you aren’t surprised by your risk levels, portfolio growth or other factors down the line. In this podcast, Doug helps you make decisions about your ETF investments, all of which will help you succeed. Do you know what your goals are, with your money? Do you have a “watch list”of ETFs that you’re considering buying? Do you know what your exit strategy is and how to decide when to buy or sell investments? Do you know how much risk you can tolerate in your portfolio?   If you aren’t sure about the answers to any of those questions, you need to hear Doug’s perspective on ETF investing and building your ETF portfolio in this podcast. As always, if you have furth

Starting a new venture, or one we think we understand, can often bring with it some easy-to-make mistakes. It’s easy to get emotional when investing - it’s your money, after all! But today Doug is going to talk about the common investing mistakes he has often seen in his years of counseling people as an investment advisor, and how you can avoid these same traps as you invest in Exchange Traded Funds. Have you ever rushed to buy or sell, become emotional about your investments, listened to the financial media too much, failed to allocate in the correct sector or ETF for your investment goals, or even broken one of Doug’s Golden Rules of Successful ETF Investing.    Most likely, the answer is yes, and if you haven’t yet, you will tempted to do so! To protect yourself and your money, listen to today’s podcast and avoid these common pitfalls, mistakes and missed cues that can so often plague ETF investors. Doug Fabian is an expert in ETF investing and can help you put money

There are some ETFs which are very similar, some have slight nuances, and others are vastly unique. It’s important to know what differentiates one Exchange Traded Fund from another, why some characteristics are better for your portfolio than others and how to accomplish your goals in investing with ETFs. There are five basic categories or departments in the Exchange Traded Fund landscape: Equity ETFs (domestic and international) Fixed-income ETFs Commodity ETFs Currency ETFs Alternative ETFs (such as leveraged or inverse ETFs)  Today, Doug Fabian gives insight into what these categories mean, how to decide what money to allocate to which department, and how to use this knowledge to further your success as an ETF investor. Whether you are looking for growth, income or just another way to diversify your portfolio, this podcast is essential to helping you decide what ETF positions are right for your investments and how to make these decisions with your money.   ETFs can give you opportunities to

1) The Grind Upward Continues  The 2014 market grind upward continued this week, as equities got yet another boost from a much better-than-expected November jobs report. Stocks were once again in positive territory, and the market is off to a bullish start in the final month of the year. One of the biggest new developments of late is the rise in the value of the US dollar vs. rival foreign currencies. Find out what the dollar strength means to you and the implications for global equity markets, as well as how all the markets did this week, in Doug’s leadoff segment. Plus, did you hear the one about China overtaking the US as the world’s largest economy? And no, it’s not a joke. 2) Weekly ETF Strategy Session: China, and Currency Hedged Funds China stocks continue to soar, as new access to China’s A-shares has caused a flood of capital into the region. There now are 29 ETFs you can use to gain exposure to China, and several of these funds are currently in use by Doug in his Success

The process for ETF investing is the same whether you have a large sum of money to work with or a small beginner account. No matter what the size of your investment portfolio, you need an investment objective for your money and your future. Think in terms of risk tolerance, income, growth, tax deferral and retirement plans. No matter what your goals are, ETF expert and seasoned wealth manager Doug Fabian can help you create the best plan for your money, how to make allocations for specific amounts in your portfolio and what ETFs to buy or avoid. In this podcast, learn how to invest in a “core position” - those diversified, well-thought-out and long-term money that you plan to let work for you for years to come. Doug’s proven tips will help you to make the right choices with those large sums so that they become powerful, long-term investments that will assure your retirement and the meeting of your goals with your money.   Doug will also give you great tips for limiting your risk, decidi

These investing terms and tips are relatively simple, but must be explained clearly in order for you to be successful in your ETF investing ventures. That’s why Doug Fabian’s ETFU podcasts are so important, he is committed teaching common-sense investing to you, the investor, in a way that makes sense and helps you succeed In this podcast, Doug gives investors 12 terms that are essential to your investing success, such as “trade”, “expense ratio”, “market order”and “assets under management”. Don’t feel like you have to muddle through your investing goals on your own - these terms may seem confusing but Doug explains them in plain English and empowers you to get educated and stay successful in your investment portfolio, no matter how large or small your investments may be. Remember, the database at ETFU.com gives all investors great information for ETF investing, and we encourage you to go check that out for more tips and info to make your inv

Do you want to serious about ETF investing? If so, it’s essential to create an action plan for your investments, and in this podcast, Doug helps you to move forward with your unique goals and a successful investing approach. An action plan is critical to your investing success, and Doug can help you make a plan for your money and your portfolio.  If you have a savings account, a retirement account or a brokerage account, you need these tips! Many people are unprepared or intimidated by managing their money and so underestimate the need for retirement savings, or overestimate the investments they have. Take some time to write down where you have your money (in savings accounts, mutual funds, 401k and other accounts) and decide what your goals are (growth or income and how much) for those resources.    Plus, in this podcast, you can find money to invest in Exchange Traded Funds in places you might not have thought of. Listen to Doug’s tips today and learn how you can have success in E

Individual investors are often using expensive, risky and under-performing mutual funds, because they don’t understand Exchange Traded Funds. Individuals who want a powerful tool for any investment goal and any size portfolio can be successful with ETFs, if you have the knowledge. ETFs can give you growth or income, and ETF Success is the ONLY podcast available to help you get motivated and educated, so that you can be successful in your ETF investing. ETFs trade like individual stocks and are priced throughout the market day. Most of the time, there is a transaction fee, ($7.95 is the typical price for trading ETFs) but there are ways to trade Exchange Traded Funds for free! The online brokerage scene is wildly competitive, and that is GREAT news for individual investors. This is important because fees can really add up, particularly for small accounts  In this podcast, Doug reviews the five most popular brokerage firms offering FREE ETF trades for investors. This is great information for any inve

In this first episode of Doug Fabian’s new podcast, Doug discusses his case against mutual funds and why Exchange-traded funds are vastly superior.