224: ETF’s vs. Mutual Funds

Learn about ETFs and mutual funds

Listener question - Are ETFs or mutual funds better?

What they are:

ETF’s:

Fixed basket Trades like a stock, continuously priced throughout the day Transparency Low fees Broad index or sector Long or short

Mutual funds:

Funds pooled together Professionally managed Priced at the end of the day Decisions made for you Only know what stocks are in it quarterly Don’t need a brokerage account, can go direct to the fund Higher fees Can cause unwanted capital gains Manager is paid to beat the indexes, but they don’t always accomplish it. Can invest regular deductions from your bank account ie. $25/mo.

Question is which one will provide better performance?

Use ETF’s for indexes. Use mutual funds for good manager’s track record.

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