Learn what an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is, how it works, its key benefits, risks, and simple steps to start investing in ETFs with confidence for beginners.

Reviewed by Gordon Scott Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Index Fund vs. ETF: Definition and Key Concepts Index funds and ETFs ...

ETFs or exchange traded funds are similar to index mutual funds. However, they trade just like stocks. An exchange traded fund (ETF) is a type of security that tracks an index, sector, commodity, or ...

What Is a Bond ETF? A bond ETF is an exchange-traded fund that holds fixed-income securities that may represent a broad area of the bond market or a particular category or bond type. Bond ETFs ...