Do you struggle with the many different types of investment products available to the average consumer?  Have you ever felt that you needed to be a Wall Street veteran or have an MBA from Harvard to have a fighting chance of success with all of these different investments?  Well, you are certainly not alone.  The most common questions that I have consistently received over time revolve around the investment world and in particular, investment products.  In today’s podcast, I am going to discuss two of the more common investment products available to the investing public, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds or ETFs.  And hopefully by the end of our show today, you will have a much better understanding of the two and how they might fit into your investment plans.  

Hi, I’m John Gigliello, Certified Financial Planner with the Albany Financial Group and you’re listening to Invest in Knowledge, a podcast about all things financial.  After a life-altering health issue at 39, my calling in life became clear: To share my knowledge of personal finance with PEOPLE who are looking to make smart and responsible choices with their money.  Only through education, action and accountability can YOU build the confidence and security YOU need to live a SATISFYING life.  This month’s episode is about helping you to better understand two of the most basic, popular and misunderstood investment products available.