Introduction to Exchange-Traded Funds

Level Beginner

We explain what Exchange-Traded Funds are; how they differ from mutual funds; the types of ETFs available to you; where you can buy and sell ETFs; and how the basic structure of an ETF works.

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Lesson #1

What are ETFs and how they differ from mutual funds and indexes

The Main Goals: Understand what an Exchange-Traded Fund is; Comprehend how they are different from Mutual Fund; Find out about trading cost transparency, tax efficiency, and expense ratios; and learn what an index is.

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Types of ETFs and where they trade

The Main Goals: Find out about the different types of ETFs available; Discover more about sector, thematic, factor, and leveraged ETFs; and Learn where ETFs trade.

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