Resolved: What is the difference between open-end mutual funds and ETFs?
Is the only difference in listing on a stock exchange?
Hello Ruslan!
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That's a good question. Open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are two popular investment vehicles that offer investors a diversified portfolio of assets. However, despite their similarities, they differ in several key ways that investors should be aware of.
The first difference is how they trade. While open-end mutual funds are bought and sold at the end-of-day net asset value (NAV) price, ETFs are traded on an exchange like a stock and can be bought and sold throughout the trading day at market prices. This provides investors with greater flexibility and the ability to react to market movements in real-time.
The second difference is about pricing. The price of an open-end mutual fund is determined by its NAV, which is calculated at the end of each trading day based on the value of the fund's underlying assets. On the other hand, ETF prices fluctuate throughout the trading day based on supply and demand, providing investors with greater transparency and pricing efficiency.
The third difference is about fees. Both types of funds charge fees to investors, but the fees for ETFs are generally lower than those for open-end mutual funds. This is because ETFs have lower operating costs and do not require as much management as open-end mutual funds.
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