YEREVAN, October 28 /ARKA/. Beginning investors with small amounts of capital, including in Armenia, can use exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Arman Khachatryan, Head of Private Investments at Freedom Broker Armenia, stated in an interview with ARKA news agency.
“You can start with an ETF. This is an exchange-traded fund, a collection of stocks, bonds, or other assets combined into a single ‘basket’ and traded on the stock exchange like a regular share,” he explained.
According to Khachatryan, by purchasing an ETF, an investor acquires not just one share, but a stake in the entire fund, thereby immediately becoming the owner of parts of dozens or hundreds of companies.
“For example, an S&P 500 ETF includes the 500 largest US companies. By purchasing one share of such an ETF, you essentially invest in all of these companies at once,” the expert explained.
Khachatryan emphasized that for small amounts, the company focuses more on training, developing financial discipline, and financial literacy in this area. “And only then, after some time, can we talk about investing larger sums,” he noted.
According to the expert, to minimize risks, Freedom Broker Armenia supports clients from the moment they open an account, provides analytical data, and guides them to a more comfortable investment environment. Furthermore, by undergoing training at the Freedom Broker Armenia Academy, clients minimize their risks and learn to independently understand what to invest in.
The full interview can be read here.
