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A brief overview of the types of ETFs

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  • PETROVA, Elitsa

    (National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria)

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Exchange-traded fund is a type of exchange-traded product. ETF is a fund that is traded as a typical financial asset. Just like an index fund, ETF represents a basket of assets that reflect popular stock index. ETF traded just like any other company on the stock exchange. By owning ETF investor receives two important advantages – the diversification of index fund plus the flexibility of trading financial assets. There are different types of ETFs. Mainly divided into index, commodity, bond, currency, exchange-traded trusts and leveraged exchange-traded funds. The article discusses the basics of exchange-traded fund, does a brief history review on the emergence of exchange-traded funds, and provides information on the basic and specific types of exchange-traded funds. The used scientific tools include: • study of scientific literature; • study the performance of different markets which operate with exchange-traded funds; • meaningful analysis and summary of theoretical and practical applied information.

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  • PETROVA, Elitsa, 2015. "A brief overview of the types of ETFs," Annals of Spiru Haret University, Economic Series, Universitatea Spiru Haret, vol. 6(3), pages 39-45.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:sphecs:0228
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    Keywords

    exchange-traded fund; types of ETFs; financial asset;
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    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates

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