02-21-2022, 04:53 PM
Index stocks - could making 8-10% really be that easy?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I'm into crypto but am looking at stocks at the moment as there are a few i'm keen on getting invested in.</p> <p>During my research i've come across tonnes of people claiming they put their money in an index fund and basically get a guaranteed 8-10% yearly interest on their investment.</p> <p>What's the catch? Surely it can't be that easy?</p> <p>I know property guys who sing the praises of making 6% rental yield or making 15% on their property after having a load of legal stuff to wade through, a renovation to complete, and tenants to vet.</p> <p>Why is anyone bothering doing that if index funds will bring a decent steady income?</p> <p>Do i have it all wrong? Please, enlighten me wise ones.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/WannaMoove"> /u/WannaMoove </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/sxmr5h/index_stocks_could_making_810_really_be_that_easy/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/sxmr5h/index_stocks_could_making_810_really_be_that_easy/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I'm into crypto but am looking at stocks at the moment as there are a few i'm keen on getting invested in.</p> <p>During my research i've come across tonnes of people claiming they put their money in an index fund and basically get a guaranteed 8-10% yearly interest on their investment.</p> <p>What's the catch? Surely it can't be that easy?</p> <p>I know property guys who sing the praises of making 6% rental yield or making 15% on their property after having a load of legal stuff to wade through, a renovation to complete, and tenants to vet.</p> <p>Why is anyone bothering doing that if index funds will bring a decent steady income?</p> <p>Do i have it all wrong? Please, enlighten me wise ones.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/WannaMoove"> /u/WannaMoove </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/sxmr5h/index_stocks_could_making_810_really_be_that_easy/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/sxmr5h/index_stocks_could_making_810_really_be_that_easy/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R