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An ETF may be the most cost-effective choice over mutual funds for investors who _______.
All of the above. Otherwise, a mutual fund may be more cost effective.
2.
Which of the following is better structured to shield investors from capital gains?
ETFs. ETFs are better able to shield investors from capital gains, due to the 'in-kind' nature of trading.
3.
An advantage of ETFs over mutual funds is that they have lower overhead charges.
True. An advantage of ETFs over mutual funds is that they don't have to manage hundreds of customer accounts or staff call centers, so they have lower overhead charges that translate into lower expense ratios.
4.
A key difference between mutual funds and exchange-traded funds is _______.
ETFs are traded on an exchange, whereas mutual funds are traded with the fund company. The "ET" in ETF stands for exchange-traded. ETFs are bought and sold on an exchange like a stock, whereas mutual funds are transacted either directly or through a broker with the fund company.
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What helps make ETFs generally more tax efficient than mutual funds?
The in-kind creation and redemption process. The in-kind creation and redemption process is the process by which the cost basis of stocks can be washed away since shares of underlying companies are traded in-kind rather than for cash.