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Finance Dictionary

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund — an investment fund traded on a stock exchange like a regular stock. Tracks an index, commodity, sector, or other assets. Combines diversification of mutual funds with intraday trading flexibility.

Example

Nippon India Nifty 50 ETF tracks the Nifty 50. SPY tracks the S&P 500 in the US.

Index Fund Expense Ratio NAV Diversification