Understanding benefits of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

Less expensive than mutual funds and more opportunities for diversification

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are described as baskets of securities that trade like stock but have far more diversification for safety.

ETFs trade and exchange like stocks, their prices fluctuate during trading day, which is the exact opposite of mutual funds that only trade once a day after the market closes.

ETFs can include:

  • Commodities
  • Stocks
  • Bonds

Watch above to see some more benefits of ETFs.


About the Author

Rod Meloni is an Emmy Award-winning Business Editor on Local 4 News and a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional.

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