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ETFs vs Index Mutual Funds
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:30 pm
Question - I've been reading Bogleheads, trying to get an understanding about investing. One part I don't quite understand is that it sounds like ETFs are basically cheaper, more flexible funds. And the book clearly recommends ETFs - yet they cont to point out that index funds are the way to go, even over ETFs. Why is this the case?
TIA - for what it's worth, I have both, but trying to decide which one I should emphasize on more.
TIA - for what it's worth, I have both, but trying to decide which one I should emphasize on more.
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Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:20 pm to quadfest
You can't go wrong with index funds or etfs, both have low expense and have a passive investment strategy.. they are pretty much the same, just make sure those expense ratios are low and it's returns are close to the benchmark
Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:52 pm to quadfest
ETFs can have spreads just like individual stocks. So with low volume ETFs you might have to worry about buying/selling at a significant premium/discount. This might even apply to high volume ETFs if a crash is happening.
I use ETFs vs funds because I prefer Vanguard products and I have my accounts at Fidelity.
I use ETFs vs funds because I prefer Vanguard products and I have my accounts at Fidelity.
This post was edited on 12/27/16 at 12:14 am
Posted on 12/26/16 at 10:42 pm to gpburdell
This is a good point, sticking with the big name providers is a good idea... state street, powershares, GS, etc, etc... putting in limit orders will take care of this too
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