USA Today reviews the reasons why exchange traded funds are becoming so popular. Although we know the reasons, it’s always good to review why ETFs are attractive.
- Low cost
- Tax efficient
- Tracks a market index
- Good vehicle for speculation
- Trades all day
- Use of stop orders
- Ability to sell short
- If the ETF keeps its expenses down it could outperform the a mutual fund that tracks the same index
- Can invest invest in international markets
- Newer ETFs offer investment options in oil, gold, and silver
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