Continue reading to see a full ETF definition. But first, here is a brief summary of the benefits that ETFs provide: An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment product that pools money from ...

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) operate like a mutual fund, but trade on an exchange just like a stock. When you invest in an ETF, you gain access to a bundle of investments like stocks or bonds.