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ETFs Explained
A simple way to own hundreds of companies in a single trade.
ETF
1 shareApple
Microsoft
Amazon
Google
Tesla
Nvidia
Meta
+493 more
What it is
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a basket of investments — often hundreds of stocks or bonds — packaged into a single share you can buy on the stock market like any other.
Why people love them
One purchase gives you instant diversification. Costs are usually low because most ETFs track an index rather than paying a manager to pick stocks.
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