DEMYSTIFYING EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are increasingly a popular investment option for investors of all experience levels. Essentially, an ETF is a type of fund that follows the performance of a particular asset class, such as the S&P 500 or the Nasdaq 100. Comparable to individual stocks, ETFs are bought and sold on public exchanges throughout the day.

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