Mortgage vs ETF Investing — Where should extra Income Go?
Looking for some perspectives from the community. If someone has a mortgage with an variable interest rate around 3–4% and also has extra monthly income available, what is generally the better financial decision: - Put the extra money toward paying down the mortgage faster, or - Invest the extra money into ETFs for long-term growth? On one hand, paying down the mortgage offers a guaranteed 3–4% return (risk-free). On the other hand, investing in diversified ETFs (like XEQT, VFV, etc.) could potentially generate higher long-term returns. From a purely financial perspective, how would you approach this decision? Would you prioritize: - Guaranteed 3–4% return (mortgage payoff), or - Potential 8%+ long-term market returns (ETF investing)? Would love to hear how others think about this and what strategy you personally follow.