12-17-2014, 01:40 PM
What are your opinions on owning only (dividend)stocks or only index funds or a combination of both? Which is the best approach in your opinion? My friend told me recently that stocks are a losing game and low cost index funds are a better investment. I personally think dividend stocks can be just as good, or maybe I should say I believe they are a fine investment, although i have not looked into index funds that much, so maybe i am wrong. Does your age range factor into the decision maybe? I'm in my mid 20s and have shares in three stocks: Apple, 3M, and Disney and I'm long on them. Thanks for the opinions.