Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds both offer a straightforward way to diversify your investment portfolio. Both fund types can have low fees, though index funds often charge less. You may ...

ETFs, Index Funds and Mutual Funds are common types of investment vehicles that pool investor money to buy diversified portfolios of assets. Each differs in structure, management and trading methods.

The difference between an individual stock and an ETF like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) is significant. When it comes to investing in the stock market, two popular options are ...

Welcome to a series where I break down and compare some of the most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available to Canadian investors! Canadian investors taking a passive approach to buying ...

Welcome to a series where I break down and compare some of the most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available to Canadian investors! The fee charged by an ETF is expressed as the management ...

Both Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds are meant for pooled fund investment. They adhere to an indexed and passive strategy that attempts to replicate the benchmark indices that are represented.

The differentiator that will have the biggest impact for many investors is the expense ratio. IVV offers a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.09% for SPY. In other words, investors ...

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF(NYSEMKT:VDC) stands out for its larger assets under management and longer history, while Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF(NYSEMKT:FSTA) matches it closely on cost ...