Exchange-Traded Fund
Definition
A pooled investment fund that trades on stock exchanges like a stock, typically tracking an index, sector, commodity, or strategy.
Explanation
ETFs have revolutionized investing since the first S&P 500 ETF (SPY) launched in 1993. Global ETF assets now exceed $12 trillion. Advantages over mutual funds: intraday trading, lower expense ratios (SPY charges 0.09%), tax efficiency (creation/redemption mechanism minimizes capital gains), and transparency (daily holdings disclosure). The ETF universe has expanded from simple index tracking to include active strategies, leveraged products, thematic plays, and exotic exposures like bitcoin futures.
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