Index funds vs mutual funds vs ETFs

For investors without the time to invest in individual stocks (or, for that matter, who just want automatic diversification), stock funds which bundle a bunch of different companies together make a ton of sense. The question, of course, is: Which one should you buy?

We break down the benefits and drawbacks of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (or ETFs), and index funds to help you answer that question. Three key metrics to look at are turnover, expense ratio, and five-year performance – we explain those in greater depth in the video, but they should help you quickly whittle down the number of funds. That lets you focus on more qualitative factors, like whether you like the fund manager’s philosophy and what mix of stocks you want to own.

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