Marvin Allen

Hi! My name is Marvin. I am on a path toward financial freedom. I believe that money is just a means to an end: to be free to spend your time as you wish, to maximize your positive impact on the world.

SPY vs. IVV – What’s The Difference?

One of the most popular index funds to invest in is the S&P 500 as it’s relatively low-risk, with stable returns in the long run.… Read More »SPY vs. IVV – What’s The Difference?

SPY vs. QQQ – What’s The Difference?

SPY and QQQ are two of the biggest ETF out there. Both are in the top 100 most traded funds and have net assets of… Read More »SPY vs. QQQ – What’s The Difference?

Does VTI Have International Exposure?

Vanguard’s VTI fund is known for its inclusion of top U.S. stocks. Some may be wondering if VTI offers international exposure as well. VTI does… Read More »Does VTI Have International Exposure?

Should ETFs be held long term?

An ETF is simply a bundle of securities that you purchase. The fund issues shares that are traded throughout the day and track an index… Read More »Should ETFs be held long term?

VTI vs. MSCI World

If you are looking to invest for the long-term, you probably have come across VTI, a Vanguard ETF, along with ETFs that track the MSCI… Read More »VTI vs. MSCI World

Does VTI Include REITs?

REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust) are a type of security that is included in a few Vanguard funds. They offer a good way to diversify… Read More »Does VTI Include REITs?

Can You Buy VTI Through Other Brokerages?

VTI is an ETF that gets talked about often. Being a Vanguard fund, many investors prefer to buy it directly from the broker for its… Read More »Can You Buy VTI Through Other Brokerages?

Will VTI Split?

Lately, the conversation here has been about fractional shares and stock splits that cause them. There are plenty of reasons why a stock or ETF… Read More »Will VTI Split?

Should You Put All Your Money In VTI?

Hands down, one of the best ETFs when it comes to following the US market is Vanguard’s VTI. But if you’re new to investing in… Read More »Should You Put All Your Money In VTI?

Can You Buy Fractional Shares of VTI?

In recent years, investing in fractional shares has become more popular. More brokerage account platforms have started to allow buying of fractional shares. You can… Read More »Can You Buy Fractional Shares of VTI?