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If you are an active, frequent trader of exchange-traded funds, then your trading expenses will probably _______ those of mutual funds.
Exceed. Those who trade frequently will probably discover this. So if you plan to trade ETFs frequently, you should take note.
2.
In general, exchange-traded funds are cheaper to buy than index mutual funds if you want to trade regularly.
False. Because of their commissions, regular trading will likely cost you more with exchange-traded funds.
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When can you buy exchange-traded funds?
Anytime during the trading day. As opposed to mutual funds, which are sold at the end of the day no matter when during the day you place your order, you can buy exchange-traded funds at any time during the day.
4.
Exchange-traded funds are a type of mutual fund.
False. Exchange-traded funds are not mutual funds; they are baskets of securities that are traded on an exchange. They are actually part mutual fund, part stock.
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How do investors buy and sell most exchange-traded funds?
Through a broker. Because these shares trade on an exchange, investors have to go through a broker to buy and sell shares. Only the very wealthy can sell shares back to the sponsoring fund family. And when they do, they won't get cash back, but shares of the ETF's underlying holdings.
