For ETF Investors, The Details Matter (Part II)

By: ETFdb
Last week we highlighted several often-overlooked nuances of popular exchange-traded products, detailing the surprisingly large impact that seemingly minor distinctions can have on a portfolio’s risk/return profile. From the weighting methodology employed by the underlying index to the choice between large caps and small caps for international equity exposure, many details that are often the subject of little consideration can play a big role in determining how an ETF portfolio performs. Below, we highlight five more easy-to-overlook nuances of ETF investing that are often felt in the bottom line [for more ETF insights, sign up for our free ETF newsletter]: 1. Futures-Based vs. Physically-Backed The introduction of commodity ETFs in recent years serves as an example of the impressive innovation that has become common in the ETF industry. Previously, exposure to natural resource prices was hard to come by for many investors. But the proliferation of exchange-traded commodity products has made [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Ten Commandments Of ETF Investing December ETF Roundup: $1 Trillion And Counting Free ETF Trading: Comparing All The Options Ten ETFs Every Advisor Should Know (But Most Have Never Heard Of): Part I Why The Cheapest ETFs Aren’t Always The Best
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