Ethan Widell is an Investment Analyst at IronHold Capital. In this quick tip Ethan talks about his passion for reading financial reports. It's important for beginners to understand the level of research required to make informed decisions when investing in companies. Otherwise you may consider index ETFs for the long term. Ethan suggests learning about compounding rather than get rich quick approach, which often ends in tears. He also suggests continual reading and learning. Some authors he likes include Joel Greenblatt, Richard Thaler, Warren Buffett newsletters and Peter Lynch.

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