When exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were originated, they were basically and widely viewed as a more liquid alternative to mutual funds. Not only could investors gain the same broad diversification that they could with indexed mutual funds but, unlike mutual funds, they could also trade them during market hours. More significantly, institutional investors could use them to … [Read more...]
Difference Between ETF & REIT
ETF - Exchange Traded Fund An exchange traded fund, or ETF, is an investment company organized under the same laws as mutual funds. Investors own shares of the fund which is a pool of assets and securities. ETFs are designed to track a specific index such as the S&P 500 or a commodity like the price of gold. Function Shares of ETFs trade on the stock exchanges. You … [Read more...]