Finance
What is An ETF?
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a basket of investments — like stocks or bonds — that you can buy and sell on a stock exchange like a single share. It gives instant diversification, usually at low cost, and trades throughout the day.
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Watch a 2-minute lesson with voice + animation that explains an etf.
Key things to understand
- 1ETF stands for Exchange-Traded Fund.
- 2It bundles many assets into one tradable share.
- 3It offers instant diversification, often cheaply.
- 4Unlike mutual funds, it trades all day like a stock.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an ETF in simple terms?
- A basket of investments you can buy as a single share on a stock exchange.
- What's the difference between an ETF and a mutual fund?
- ETFs trade all day like stocks and are often cheaper; mutual funds trade once daily at the closing price.
- Why are ETFs popular?
- They offer easy, low-cost diversification and the flexibility of trading anytime the market is open.