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An ETF may be the most cost-effective choice over mutual funds for investors who _______.
All of the above. Otherwise, a mutual fund may be more cost effective.
2.
An advantage to the exchange-traded aspect of an ETF is _______.
All of the above. ETFs can be traded like stocks, including the use of special order types, shorting and the use of options.
3.
A key difference between mutual funds and exchange-traded funds is _______.
ETFs are traded on an exchange, whereas mutual funds are traded with the fund company. The "ET" in ETF stands for exchange-traded. ETFs are bought and sold on an exchange like a stock, whereas mutual funds are transacted either directly or through a broker with the fund company.
4.
A potential disadvantage to the exchange-traded aspect of an ETF is _______.
All of the above. Market prices of an ETF can deviate from the underlying net asset value. ETFs are bought and sold likes stocks, so bid ask spread costs and commissions costs can be incurred.
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The in-kind creation and redemption process for ETFs means that the cost basis of stocks can be done away with.
True. It can be washed away because shares of underlying companies are traded in-kind rather than for cash.
