What is an ETF?

What is an ETF?

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is something of a cross between an index mutual fund and a stock. It is a type of security that tracks an index, sector, commodity, or other asset, but which can be purchased or sold on a stock exchange the same way a regular stock can.

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