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ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)
💡 In plain English: Like an index fund but traded on the stock exchange during market hours, just like a regular share.
Definition
A basket of securities that tracks an index or asset, tradeable on the stock exchange throughout the day at market prices.
📌 Real-World Example
Nifty BeES (Nippon India ETF Nifty 50) trades on NSE. Buy it like a stock. It tracks Nifty 50. Expense ratio: ~0.05%.
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Related Terms
Expense Ratio
The annual fee a mutual fund charges to manage your money — lower...
Index Fund
A fund that simply copies a market index like Nifty 50 — no fund...
Mutual Fund
A pool of money from many investors managed by a professional fund...
NAV (Net Asset Value)
The price per unit of a mutual fund — calculated daily after market close.
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