04-10-2014, 04:03 PM
If one feels the need to own all the stocks that make up an index then an etf is probably the better route because of lower fees. Having said that I don't believe there is any advantage to owing either a mutual fund or etf, over owing individual stocks.
If you only have small amounts to invest go the drip route. If you have larger amounts, create your own fund buy buying select stocks which meet your criteria and buy them when they are value priced.
If you only have small amounts to invest go the drip route. If you have larger amounts, create your own fund buy buying select stocks which meet your criteria and buy them when they are value priced.