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When evaluating your investment choices and trying to understand ‘what is an ETF?’ it is in your best interest to read a recent article in USAToday ‘Is an ETF the right investment for you? Look beyond the hype’<\/a>that defines exchange traded funds and warns investors on types of ETFs to steer clear of. For those investors that are wanting to take control of their investments and in doing so keep more money in their own pocket, ETFs are a great investment vehicle if done right. An ETF has many advantages as outlined in the above mentioned article — “They offer a low-cost way to invest in stocks, bonds, commodities and real estate, and they let you move in and out at any time during the trading day. And they allow you to buy slices of the market, rather than choosing a few individual stocks that could blow up.” On top of that, ETF investing offers greater tax efficiency than mutual funds and have a lower cost structure. So, as you re-evaluate how you are investing your money in the market, make sure to check out ETFs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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