3 Reasons to Invest in ETFs, and 1 Reason Not To
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are a great investment for many people. They are traded like stocks on major exchanges, but you don't just buy shares of one company when you purchase them. Instead, you'll buy a basket of assets the fund is invested in. Many ETFs track financial indexes, such as the S&P 500, while others give you exposure to specific industries, bonds, or real estate.
There are some big benefits of adding ETFs to your portfolio, but they aren't necessarily right for everyone. Here are three reasons you may want to invest in them, and one big reason not to.
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