In short, Exchanged-Trade Funds (ETFs) are index funds that can be traded like stocks. Because of their low costs and tax-efficiency, ETFs can be an excellent tool for putting together a buy & hold portfolio.
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Open a Brokerage Account In order to invest in ETFs, you’ll need an account at a brokerage firm. To help you save money, I’ve put together a chart comparing costs at various discount brokerage firms. |
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Construct an ETF Portfolio Looking for a portfolio that doesn’t require much maintenance? Here are 8 famous “lazy portfolios” constructed using low-cost ETFs. |
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ETFs vs. Index Funds Which costs less: ETFs or traditional index funds? The answer, unsurprisingly, is “it depends upon your situation.” |
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The Best (Lowest-Cost) ETFs to Buy & Hold Not all ETFs are created equal. Here’s a listing of the lowest-cost ETFs I’ve found in various asset classes. |
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