Posts Tagged ‘exchange traded funds’

Are ETF’s Right for You?

Posted May 25, 2011 by Bernz

Taking the time to make sure you are spending your hard earned money wisely is very important in every aspect of life and money spent on investments should be no different. If you have done any kind of investing before now, it is likely that you have spent some time researching which stocks, bonds, etc. to invest in, but you may now be looking at trying something new. ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds, may be the right choice for you, but you must make sure that you research this investment as well so that you can be confident that you are investing your money well.

An Exchange Traded Fund is an investment fund similar to a mutual fund that holds stocks as assets. There are many different reasons that so many people find EFTs desirable and one of the big ones is that they carry relative low costs. If you are looking for something that is similar to stocks, then an ETF may the right choice for you. One of the other benefits that many investors like about ETFs is that they may be taxed at a lower rate than other investments. When you are looking to invest your money in something, it is always a good idea to keep all of the costs associated with the investment as low as possible.

You should also keep in mind that the question of whether ETFs are right for you may not be the question that you want to ask, but what you should be asking is “which ETF is right for me?” There are many different kinds to choose from and if you are not an expert in the financial world, you should make sure you understand what each one can offer you so that you can choose the best ones to fit your needs.
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Boost your portfolio with ETFs

Posted October 15, 2008 by Bernz

First off, ETF stands for exchange-traded funds. It’s a fund that tracks a market index, only it trades like a stock on the exchange. That said; let’s take a closer look at the attractive benefits you get from investing in ETFs.

exchange-traded-finds-etf-sOne of the top reasons that make purchasing ETFs so appealing is there flexibility. For instance, if you’re an investor who’s concerned about getting quick access to your cash, then you can sell ETF shares whenever the need arises. Let’s say you need cash before lunch. Well, if you have ETF shares you don’t have to wait until the market closes at 4p.m. to sell them like you do with stock. You could just call your broker at 9 in the morning and place an order and then your trade will be conducted at whatever the current price is.

Another major advantage to investing in ETFs is their simplicity. ETFs work well for those investors who find the whole process of analyzing and picking the “right” stock confusing, boring, or to big a hassle.

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