What Your Holiday Planning Style Says About Your Investing Style | Loud Investing

Are you the friend with the colour-coded holiday spreadsheet, or the one asking "where are we going for dinner" as you land? In episode two, Sarah (Senior Account Manager at etoro) and Tash (Social Media Manager at etoro) spill the tea on what your holiday planning style says about your investing style, and why... there's no wrong answer.  They break down the three types of investors (active, passive, and blended), explain ETFs and the S&P 500 in plain English, and answer the first Loud Line question Spoiler: there’s pizza involved.   Got a question for the next episode? Email [loudinvesting@etoro.com](mailto:loudinvesting@etoro.com)  If you've ever wondered whether investing is for you, start here. Because investing doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overwhelming. It can be familiar, relevant and... dare we say it... a little fun.    **Definitions:**  - **Active investor:** picks their own stocks, checks regularly - **Passive investor:** hands-off investing style ‘sets and forgets’ - **ETF (exchange-traded fund):** a ready-made basket of stocks, like the S&P 500 - **S&P 500**: the 500 largest public companies in the USA   **Key Topics:**  - What your holiday personality says about your investing style - Active, passive and blended: investing style for beginners - Why ETFs can suit new investors - What an IPO (initial public offering) really means - Stocks vs shares vs commodities, explained with pizza   **Timestamps:**  (00:00) Whats coming up: summer holiday season and PowerPoint trip pitches  (03:33) What's loud this week: everyone is on holiday, how do we plan our holidays?  (05:45) The Financial Tea: What kind of investor are you? ETFs and the S&P 500.  (06:51) Confessions on an investor and what is an IPO?  (08:43) Why hype is a dangerous game  (11:36) Loud Line: stocks vs shares vs commodities    **Loud line:** Got a question? Email LoudInvesting@etoro.com or leave it in the comments on our socials. Let’s keep the conversation going... your question could be featured in a future episode.    **Mentioned in this episode:**  - The Loud Investing Challenge → https://etoro.tw/4xfnIuL - What is the S&P 500 → https://www.etoro.com/investing/sp-500-explained/ - What is an ETF? → https://www.etoro.com/investing/what-is-etf/ - What is an IPO? → https://www.etoro.com/investing/what-is-an-ipo/   **Follow Loud Investing:**   - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudinvesting - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etoro\_official/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/etoro   This communication is for information and education purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer of, or solicitation to buy or sell, any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation, and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Any references to past or future performance of a financial instrument, index or a packaged investment product are not, and should not be taken as, a reliable indicator of future results. etoro makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication. This communication is for information and education purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer of, or solicitation to buy or sell, any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient’s investment objectives or financial situation, and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Any references to past or future performance of a financial instrument, index or a packaged investment product are not, and should not be taken as, a reliable indicator of future results. etoro makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.