In this video, we explore how to invest in index funds (ETFs) from the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt...), as an expat, or from any country outside the US or the UK. ETF investing is the best way to build wealth and grow your money in the stock market. As per Warren Buffett, by investing passively in a broadly diversified low-cost index fund, complete beginners can easily outperform the vast majority of professional traders over the long term. For most expats and Middle East residents, the best way to invest in index funds for retirement is by buying and holding Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs that can be traded using a stock broker. Therefore, in this video, we briefly cover how to invest in ETFs with the best stock brokers available for Middle East residents and expats. These brokers include Interactive Brokers, Swissquote Bank Ltd, Swissquote Bank Europe, and Saxo Bank). We also tackle a couple of common investment mistakes most ETF investors make when starting their investment journey (and how to avoid them). 🎥RELATED VIDEOS 🎥 ▶️ Index Investing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/EgAoP1uGYfE ▶️ Beginner's Guide to Investing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTsg6N3TQSSZqiUuQ6T4JMZJYzuhwj0XC 🗒 SOURCES & REFERENCES 🗒 🌐 Interactive Brokers: https://ibkr.com/referral/elie849 🌐 Saxo Bank: https://www.home.saxo/ 🌐 Swissquote Bank Ltd: https://www.swissquote.com/ 🌐 Swissquote Bank Europe: https://www.swissquote.lu/ 📚 RESOURCES 📚 🌐 My Resources Page: https://www.wiseinvestor.me/resources 💬 GET IN TOUCH! 💬 Website: https://www.wiseinvestor.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseinvestorme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseinvestorme Twitter: https://twitter.com/wiseinvestorme LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/wiseinvestorme ⏱ CHAPTERS ⏱ 00:00 How to Invest in Index Funds 01:14 What's an ETF? 01:49 Step 1: Open a Trading Account 03:16 Step 2: Fund Your Account 03:58 Step 3: Buy Your ETF 05:11 Common Investment Mistakes #WiseInvestor #ElieIrani #indexinvesting #etf ℹ️ ABOUT ℹ️ My name is Elie Irani and my mission at Wise Investor Middle East is to help regular people save and invest money (by themselves) to achieve Financial Independence. I share money tips, resources, and guides on how to invest sensibly in the stock market using the "Bogleheads" simple investment approach in low-cost index funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This proven investment strategy is backed by academic evidence and is endorsed by the best investment experts like Warren Buffett, John C Bogle (aka Jack Bogle), and many others. Although the channel content is timeless and universal, we cater primarily to Middle East residents and global expats. ⚠️ DISCLOSURE ⚠️ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. In addition, I sometimes review or link to products or services that I use and believe you might find helpful. Wherever possible, I use affiliate links. This means that if you use my link to make a purchase or subscribe to the service, I might earn a small referral bonus (at no extra cost to you). All opinions remain my own. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ All information is provided on an "as-is" basis. This is NOT financial advice. While Wise Investor Middle East, Elie Irani, and all associated persons have researched and reviewed the information provided to the best of their ability, no warranty is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of any information in this content. All parties expressly disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, damage, risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any information provided in this content.