Public markets investing is the approach that is commonly referred to as “investing in the market.” That of course is a broad term that encompasses many things, including buying stocks, bonds, commodities, REITs, etc.
Personally owned real estate refers to owning actual properties yourself. This includes residential rentals, commercial rentals, and even positions in syndication deals.
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The Motley Fool Method – 20 to 30 Individual Stock
The foundation of TMF’s philosophy is that you can get the best investing returns by investing in 20-30 quality, well-researched individual stocks for the long term, as opposed to investing in the stock market as a whole via an S&P index fund.