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ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)

An investment fund traded on stock exchanges that holds a basket of assets — such as stocks, bonds or commodities — designed to track a spec

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ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)

An investment fund traded on stock exchanges that holds a basket of assets — such as stocks, bonds or commodities — designed to track a specific index or theme.

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