What is a stock ETF?

Stock Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Loading the player... A stock ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is an asset that tracks a particular set of equities, similar to an index. It trades just as a normal stock would on an exchange, but unlike a mutual fund, prices adjust throughout the day rather than at market close.

What is an exchange-traded fund (ETF)?

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a basket of securities that tracks an underlying index. ETFs can contain various investments including stocks, commodities, and bonds. Exchange-traded products (ETPs) are types of securities that track underlying security, index, or financial instrument.

What is an example of an ETF?

For example, the SPDR, or “spider” ETF, which seeks to track the S&P 500 stock index, invests in most or all of the equity securities contained in the S&P 500 stock index. Some, but not all, ETFs may post their holdings on their websites on a daily basis.

What are total market ETFs?

Total market ETFs invest in the equities of companies across the size spectrum. With 560 ETFs traded in the U.S. markets, Total Market ETFs gather total assets under management of $1,027.66B. The average expense ratio is 0.51%. Total Market ETFs can be found in the following asset classes: