What is the iShares MSCI Chile ETF?

Why ECH? 1. Exposure to a broad range of companies in Chile 2. Targeted access to Chilean stocks 3. Use to express a single country view The iShares MSCI Chile ETF seeks to track the investment results of a broad-based index composed of Chilean equities. Since Incept. Line chart with 172 data points. The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time.

What are exchange traded funds (ETFs)?

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a type of index funds that track a basket of securities. Mutual funds are pooled investments into bonds, securities, and other instruments that provide returns. Stocks are securities that provide returns based on performance. ETF prices can trade at a premium or at a loss to the net asset value (NAV) of the fund.

Where can I buy iShares ETFs?

You can also purchase directly through Fidelity, where iShares ETFs trade commission-free online. When it comes to owning ETFs, a key element to consider is the Total Expense Ratio (TER), which represents the total cost of holding an ETF for one year.

What is an index ETF?

Index ETFs seek to replicate the performance of an underlying index, like the S&P 500. The vast majority of ETFs seek to track an index — also known as index or "passive" funds — wherein the ETF manager typically makes less buy and sell trades of underlying assets than an active fund manager does.