Build an ETF Better than Vanguard in Six Steps

Joseph Hogue
•July 25th, 2025
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If you've ever thought ETFs were the stress-free way to invest—you're not wrong. But if you think they're the best way to grow your money? Think again. In this video, I’ll show you how to build your own ETF, a smarter, custom-fit investing strategy that gives you all the benefits of diversification without the drag of management fees and underperformance.
ETFs have become the default for passive investing. With over $12 trillion in ETF assets and nearly 10,000 funds, they offer easy access to the stock market. But that ease comes at a price: average returns and hidden costs that add up over time. A “low” 0.5% fee may not seem like much, but over a lifetime it could cost you nearly $150,000. That’s money you could use to grow your wealth faster.
In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through all the basics of ETF investing, why every investor needs an ETF strategy, but also why traditional ETF providers like Vanguard and Fidelity are not the way to go. I’ll show you the fatal flows in ETFs that lose your money and then take you step-by-step to creating your own ETF for all the benefits but with none of the costs.
Unlike passive ETFs, you’re in control. You decide the themes, the stocks, and the strategy—all built around your goals, not Wall Street’s business model. And unlike active ETFs, you’ll actually beat the market without the fees. Whether you're investing for retirement, financial independence, or just trying to beat the average, this video gives you the knowledge and tools to take control.
Joseph Hogue, CFA spent nearly a decade as an investment analyst for institutional firms and banks. He now helps people understand their financial lives through dividend stocks, investing and ways to make more money. He has appeared on Bloomberg and on sites like CNBC and Morningstar. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a veteran of the Marine Corps.
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