GlossaryETFs & Index Funds

ETF

Exchange-traded fund — a fund holding a basket of assets that trades on an exchange like a single share, offering instant diversification, usually at low cost.

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What Is An ETF?

A complete guide to exchange-traded funds: what they are, how they deliver instant diversification, how they track an index, why low costs matter so much, the main types, and the risks.

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