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• Interview With ETF Expert Finfluencer Ari Gutman

  

  Ari Gutman is a VP at Defiance Investments, retail investor, and finfluencer YouTuber.

  How Did you get started investing Ari?

  I have always been fascinated by money—particularly not only how to earn it, but more importantly, how to make it work for us. From a young age, I was intrigued by my uncle, who worked at Fidelity and managed billions of dollars. He consistently emphasized the importance of investing, advising me to focus on assets I truly understood. I vividly recall him using the newspaper to show me stock tickers, encouraging me to “pick a stock and track its performance.” Though I was just a pre-teen at the time, his advice stayed with me. By my early 20s, once I felt financially secure, I decided to begin investing in the stock market. My journey began with Vanguard’s Total Stock Market Fund (VTI), which eventually evolved into a dividend investment portfolio. Today at age 30 my focus has shifted toward growth-oriented investments, particularly in light of our rapidly advancing technological landscape.

  How Did You Become A Finfluencer And What Platforms Do You Use?

  In 2020 I began creating YouTube videos with the goal of helping individuals improve their financial well-being, with the hope that the impact would extend to their families. The Talmud’s powerful quote, “to save one life is to save the world,” has always resonated with me. I apply this philosophy to my work—helping just one person financially can have a profound ripple effect on many lives. Currently, my primary platform is YouTube, though I am beginning to expand my presence on X as well in 2025.

  What Are Your Favorite ETFs Right Now?

  Initially, I began investing with a focus on single funds. Over time, my strategy has evolved towards a growth and dividend-oriented approach, with two key … [Read More]