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ETF Basics

An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is similar to a mutual fund, but trades like a stock. An ETF can contain a basket of stocks, bonds, commodities or almost any kind of security, in any combination. Like a mutual fund, it trades at the same approximate value as the net asset value of the underlying components that make up the ETF, but unlike a mutual fund, can be traded like stocks throughout the day. Available in the US since 1993, many ETFs track an index, such as the S&P index or the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average). Since 2008, however, many ETF funds are actively managed. Like a stock or a mutual fund, an ETF has a ticker symbol to identify it.

Terms to Know

• Tracker fund
• Index ETF

ETF Resources

ETF Trading Signals: ETF advisory service.*

InvesterTech ETF Quotes: Exchange Traded Funds quotes by symbol

Morningstar Exchange Traded Funds: ETF quotes, commentary, news, glossary.

Rydex Exchange Traded Funds: The Rydex S&P Equal Weight ETF seeks investment results that correspond to the performance of the S&P Equal Weight Index (S&P EWI), an index developed by Standard & Poor ’s in cooperation with Rydex Global Advisors. The S&P Equal Weight Index utilizes quarterly rebalancing to maintain its equal-weight stance.

PowerShares Capital Management: PowerShares provide institutional caliber asset management through the replication of enhanced indexes allowing PowerShares to deliver some of the most sophisticated investment management available in a benefit rich vehicle, the Exchange Traded Fund.

iShares: iShares are the world’s most extensive family of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). iShares combine the advantages of stocks with those of index funds. Like stocks, they are liquid, easy to use, and can be traded in whatever number of shares you wish.

Barchart ETF Quotes: Exchange Traded Funds quotes.

Motley Fool ETF Center

Yahoo ETF Center

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