If you’re just starting out investing, choosing between an ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) and an index fund can feel overwhelming ...

While both options perform similarly and share core principles, it is important for new investors to understand the ...

Read Cage Match: Traditional Index Funds vs. ETFs to learn more about the differences between mutual funds and ETFs. Focusing on funds that earn a Gold rating may be too limiting for some investors.

Actively managed stock ETFs are suddenly taking in new assets from investors while index funds see outflows. That’s a big ...

Actively Managed vs. Passive ETF Fees The funds above represent two categories that quickly differentiate the kind of fees you can expect. Passively managed index funds have lower costs because ...

If the index fell 1 percent, this fund aims to rise 0.5 percent. A volatility ETF gives traders the ability to wager on the stock market’s volatility. Unlike a typical ETF, which owns stock or ...