Introduction to Are Exchange-Traded Funds Right for You?

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appeal to different types of do-it-yourself investors. Some day-traders may like ETFs because of their stock-like qualities and because the ETF world offers a wide range of ETFs that focus on individual sectors or markets. And investors who prefer index funds over actively managed offerings may find ETFs appealing because many of them are very cheap compared to similar open-end funds. In this course, we’ll take a closer look at ETFs, their advantages, and disadvantages.