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Beginner's Guide to ETF Investing

By Alana Benson2025-12-03
Beginner's Guide to ETF Investing

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have revolutionized investing by making diversification cheap and easy.

What is an ETF?

An ETF is a basket of securities that trades on an exchange like a stock. You can buy the S&P 500 in a single trade.

Active vs. Passive

Most beginners should stick to passive index ETFs with low expense ratios.