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An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a combination of securities that trade on the stock exchange in small units just as a stock.

They are considered as a blend of mutual funds and conventional stocks. 

In India, there are six categories into which ETFs are broadly divided.

They are Index ETFs, Gold ETFs, Sector ETFs, Bond ETFs, Currency ETFs and Global Index ETFs.

ETFs can be traded anytime during the day when the market is open. 

ETFs can be sold and purchased just like any other stock in the stock exchange market.

1. Cost efficient
2. Portfolio diversification
3. Tax exemption


The first-time investors see them as experimental investment options since they carry little risk because of a diversified portfolio.

They are seen as attractive investment bets given their low cost, stock-like features as well as the tax exemption which some categories of ETFs offer.

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What is an ETF?

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