The distinction of being the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) is often given to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) launched by State Street Global Advisors on Jan. 22, 1993.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a tax-efficient, low-cost investing option for investors looking for a well-diversified portfolio. Learn more about ETFs including what they are and how they work.

In July, equities remained the most actively traded ETF asset class, comprising 65% of the overall platform flow. In a ...

Exchange-traded funds can vary significantly when it comes to cost, with share prices ranging from the single digits to the triple digits. That range may feel intimidating, but it also means there ...

A completely separate challenge for exchange traded funds is transparency into trading activity. Given that ETFs trade on an exchange there is little to no information available pertaining to the ...

The SEC is expected to decide soon whether mutual funds from dozens of providers can be offered as ETF share classes.

Their fees are generally lower as a result. Active mutual funds and ETFs had an average asset-weighted expense ratio of 0.59% in 2023, versus 0.11% for index funds, according to Morningstar data.

However, fewer exchange-traded fund investors get such an annual tax bill relative to those holding mutual funds. ETFs have these tax benefits due to "in-kind" transactions, experts said.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV - First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (NASDAQ:LMBS) declares $0.17/share monthly dividend. Forward yield 4.13% Payable Aug. 29; for shareholders of record ...

Exchange-traded funds have different tax rules depending on their assets. Profits from the sale of ETFs held for under a year are taxed as a short-term capital gain, while those held for longer ...

Mutual funds AMEX Plans Active Exchange-Traded Fund August 14, 2000, 1:00 a.m. EDT 2 Min Read ...