I'm a first-time investor with £50k. Should I prioritize leveraging that into a small BTL property (e.g., fractional property investment or a small studio outside London) or invest directly into a S&P 500 ETF for quicker liquidity and lower entry costs?
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For a first-time investor with £50k, property offers leverage and inflation-hedged returns but demands more capital and effort. An S&P 500 ETF provides liquidity, diversification, and lower entry costs for a hands-off approach.
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First-time investor with £50k? Compare property BTL using leverage against S&P 500 ETFs for growth, liquidity, and risk in the current UK market.
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