Fresh articles from Fiscalwealth | Personal Finances, Investment and Wealth Managementhttp://www.fiscalwealth.com/ http://www.fiscalwealth.com/Art/267/279/All-About-Exchange-Traded-Funds-ETF-Part-I.html ETFs or exchange-traded-funds are portfolios of stocks and/or bonds that offer greater transparency, lower fees and more tax efficiency than your regular mutual funds http://www.fiscalwealth.com/Art/267/279/All-About-Exchange-Traded-Funds-ETF-Part-I.html http://www.fiscalwealth.com/Art/268/279/All-About-Exchange-Traded-Funds-ETF-Part-II.html The biggest drawback for ETFs is transaction costs The only way to buy or sell an ETF is via a broker — and for fast-fingered traders, the costs can add up That's why fans of dollar-cost averaging might find ETFs to be a pricey endeavor If you're willing to handle the trading cost and manage your own online trading through a discount online broker, this may not be as big of an issue http://www.fiscalwealth.com/Art/268/279/All-About-Exchange-Traded-Funds-ETF-Part-II.html