The Advantages of ETF-s

Flexibility and Liquidity

ETFs are bought and sold just like stock, and unlike Mutual Funds, can be purchased at intraday prices, bought on margin, and even sold short.

Diversification

Investing in an ETF means buying into a basket of securities, thereby diversifying your investment and reducing your risk.

No Cost

ETFs usually have lower expenses than other investments like mutual funds. ETFs at Firstrade are free.

Global Investing

There are ETFs that track markets in various regions or countries, making it an ideal way to invest overseas.

Transparency

ETFs track individual indices or commodities and you can easily tell where your asset is being invested.

Tax Efficiency

An ETFs tracks an index, making it less prone to turnover, resulting in lower capital gains tax.