How to Find Growth Stocks & ETFs that Can Beat the S&P 500
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Not every “growth” investment is actually built for growth.
In this video, I’m breaking down The Accelerator—the part of your portfolio designed to potentially outpace the S&P 500 over the next 5–10 years.
I’ll show you the simple 3-part test I use to evaluate growth stocks and ETFs:
Growth • Opportunity • Advantage
Then we’ll put real investments through the test, including SMH, DRAM, Palantir (PLTR), and Rocket Lab (RKLB)—and compare them with investments like Coca-Cola (KO), XLV, and VTI to show why a great investment can still be the wrong investment for the job.
You’ll also learn:
• The difference between your Engine and Accelerator
• How to identify long-term growth opportunities
• Why some popular stocks and ETFs fail the Accelerator test
• How much of your portfolio could belong in growth investments
• Why every investment in your portfolio needs a specific job
This is Part 2 of my 5-Bucket Everyday Investor Portfolio Framework.
The Engine builds the foundation. The Accelerator adds the speed.
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