Two factors to consider when investing in ETFs
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 23, 2025.
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‘The best thing about the ETF’
Similar to mutual funds, an exchange-traded fund is a basket of securities that closely track a broad index. Part of ETFs‘ attraction for new investors is lower associated costs and tax advantages, said Gloria Garcia Cisneros, a certified financial planner at LourdMurray, an investment and wealth management firm.
“The best thing about the ETF is that it’s not like old school mutual funds,” said Garcia Cisneros.
They also offer more flexibility. For instance, ETFs can be bought and sold throughout the day and during extended hours. Mutual funds can only be traded once a day after the market closes.
“ETFs have made it a lot easier,”…
