This podcast transcript, "Fee-Fighting Your Way to Wealth: The Ultimate Guide to Low-Cost ETFs," from "The Smart Money Podcast," serves as a comprehensive guide for everyday investors seeking to optimize their portfolios through Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The host explains the critical impact of high fees on long-term returns, illustrating how even small percentages can equate to significant lost wealth over time. The discussion defines ETFs, distinguishes them from mutual funds, and highlights the advantages of their passive management in keeping costs low. Furthermore, the episode provides actionable recommendations for various low-fee ETFs, categorized by broad market, bond, and specialized options, emphasizing the importance of factors like assets under management, tracking error, and liquidity beyond just expense ratios. Finally, the host offers practical advice on portfolio construction, dollar-cost averaging, rebalancing, and common pitfalls to avoid, all while underscoring the simplicity and consistency of a low-cost, diversified investment strategy.

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