In the last 10 years, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) has become one of the most popular investment vehicles. An ETF is a type of security that tracks an index, bonds, commodities, currencies, or a ...

First off, people often use "index fund" and "ETF" interchangably. That's because most ETFs track an index, and when people refer to ETFs, they're generally referring to index-tracking ETFs.

In short: Because ETFs usually track an index, the underlying investments don’t change often, meaning you’ll pay capital gains only when you sell the ETF. 3.

On average, ETF fees are lower than mutual funds. However, some active ETFs can have fees that exceed 1.50 per cent, while some index mutual funds have fees as low as 0.09 per cent.

XIU vs. VCE: Fees The fee charged by an ETF is expressed as the management expense ratio (MER). This is the percentage that is deducted from the ETF’s net asset value (NAV) over time and calculated on ...

XIC vs. VCN: Fees The fee charged by an ETF is expressed as the management expense ratio (MER). This is the percentage that is deducted from the ETF’s net asset value (NAV) over time and calculated on ...

Here, to summarize, are some reasons to choose an ETF over a mutual fund, or vice-versa. You buy and sell a lot. Real-time ...

Tony Salgado, president and founder of AMS Wealth, as shown in this handout photo, says the investment decision between ETFs and mutual funds boils down to financial goals, risk tolerance and time ...

Detailed price information for The Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.