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ETFs Explained

What is an ETF

Simple, plain language video which explains what an ETF is, how to trade them and why they have become so popular

ETFs Explained

  • ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
  • A managed fund that is quoted on ASX and traded like a share
  • Can be bought or sold throughout any trading day
  • Transparent pricing
  • Generally aim to track as closely as possible the performance of a given index or asset class
  • Transparent, liquid, cost-efficient and flexible investment tools
  • Designed to be attractive to both individuals and institutional investors.
  • Can be used in SMSFs

    • Advantages of Betashares ETFs

  • Simplicity - exposure to a wide range of investment strategies as simply as buying a share
  • Liquidity - ETFs can be bought and sold throughout the trading day
  • Transparency - aim to closely track the performance of a specified index or asset class - portfolio information is published on website
  • Cost effectiveness - aim simply to track the performance of an index or asset class, there are no in-built “active management” fees
  • Access - BetaShares ETFs give investors access to investment strategies in a simple, cost-efficient package