ETFs: a practical guide to the wrapper

Exchange-traded funds hold a portfolio or track an investment strategy, while their shares trade on an exchange. A fund can offer exposure to an index, sector, bond market or other strategy.

What to look for

Two funds with similar names can differ in holdings, fees, tracking method and currency exposure. Compare the underlying portfolio and index methodology as well as the traded price and liquidity.

Market coverage and data availability vary by instrument and exchange. This article is educational and does not constitute investment advice.