Index funds and ETFs offer low-cost options for gaining broad market exposure. However, they differ in fees, trading flexibility, and tax structures. Understanding these differences can help investors ...

Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and have stuck with traditional mutual funds. But as retirement approaches, many investors look at their ...

Looking at annualized returns can help you select an ETF or mutual fund, but be sure to look at calendar-year returns as well.

When index funds first launched in the 1970s, they faced a chilly reception. Critics derided them as “unAmerican” and “settling for average.” When Vanguard launched the first index fund available to ...

The average expense ratio for passively managed exchange-traded funds is 0.14%, and for actively managed ETFs, it's 0.44%, according to Morningstar Direct. While low fees are important because the ...