The ETF concept began as a vehicle to provide low-cost access to a broad market index, and the terms “passive”, “cheap”, “index”, and “ETF” were often used synonymously. However, ETFs soon evolved into specialty funds that allowed investors to take focused active tilts in sectors, styles, and countries; a landmark shift away from the notion of passively investing in the total market. These specialty funds are easy to trade and tax efficient, but they do not fall under the labels of cheap, passive, or broad market.
Mar
21
2022
ETFs Evolving: Make Mine Mint Chip
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