HOW TO START ETF INVESTING FOR BEGINNERS IN THE US
HOW TO START ETF INVESTING FOR BEGINNERS IN THE US A Simple Guide with Merrill Edge Beginner's Guide to Buying Recommended ETFs on Merrill Step 1: Understand the Recommended ETF Tickers VOO (S&P 500): Invests in the top 500 US companies. Known as the backbone of US investing due to low fees and steady historical growth. QQQ (NASDAQ 100): Focuses on top 100 non-financial tech innovators. Ideal for those seeking higher growth despite higher volatility. SCHD (Dividend Growth): Invests in 100 solid companies with a history of growing dividends for 10+ years. Great for downside protection and steady income . Step 2: Fund Your Account Log into your Bank of America or Merrill app and transfer funds from your checking account to your Merrill investment (brokerage) account. Step 3: Search and Place the Order Go to the [Trade] or [Search] tab and type in your chosen ticker ( VOO , QQQ , or SCHD ). Click Buy , select a Limit order to control your target price, and enter the numb...