For executives, it’s hard to see a long-term path to future financial independence without stocks being an important part of the mix in the early going. Whether you are investing in stocks directly (such as in your stock brokerage account) or indirectly (such as through an exchange-traded fund or mutual fund), you will need to understand what they really are (vs. what you may read in popular financial sites), what their purpose is, and how to use them to achieve your financial objectives. Keep in mind that there are different types of stocks that can be applicable for different types of situations.
For the purpose of this book, I will keep the focus on stocks to grow your wealth (during your corporate executive career) ...
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