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In a recent USA Today article, Exchange traded funds are a low-cost way to build portfolio<\/a>, John Waggoner does a great job of outlining the benefits of ETFs, advising what to steer clear of and provides sound model portfolios.<\/p>\n

“one of the biggest advantages of ETFs is cost. Many ETFs charge 0.5% a year or less in expenses. That’s $50 a year on a $10,000 investment, less than it would cost to retread a tire.”<\/p>\n

Luckily, with the range of ETFs available on the market today one can easily construct a diversified portfolio with a robust asset allocation. “You can use broad-based, low-cost ETFs to build a solid portfolio on the cheap.”<\/p>\n

Bottom line, with the way the economy is going, one can not ignore the cost benefits of an ETF. “Over the long term, ETF investing in basic, low-cost portfolios can save you thousands \u2014 or tens of thousands \u2014 of dollars. Why give it to a fund manager if you can keep it yourself? Even if you’re not a cheapskate, you can appreciate that.” Give them a try.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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