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Low Cost ETFs: Complete List Of The Cheapest Exchange-Traded Funds

by Michael Johnston on December 16, 2009

The reasons for the rise of the ETF industry are numerous: intraday liquidity, (potentially) superior tax efficiency, and enhanced transparency relative to traditional actively-managed mutual funds have all contributed to the billions of dollars of inflows that these funds have seen in recent years. But the real attraction for most ETF investors is the reduced expenses these products offer, often only a fraction of the fees charged by mutual funds. [click to continue…]

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Why The Cheapest ETFs Aren’t Always The Best

by Michael Johnston on November 17, 2009

While the differences between traditional actively-managed mutual funds and exchange-traded products include several somewhat complex distinguishing characteristics, most investors focus on the relatively simple issue of expenses when making comparisons. Due to their passive nature, ETFs generally offer much lower expenses than mutual funds that can employ teams of analysts and conduct thorough research in an attempt to beat the market (a goal that has proven elusive). [click to continue…]

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