Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) & Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs)

What are ETFs and ETCs?

ETFs and ETCs invest in a portfolio of securities, which may include Australian shares, international shares, commodities, listed property trusts, or a combination of asset classes and can provide you with a diversified portfolio in the one transaction.

Why trade ETFs and ETCs?

ETFs and ETCs provide investors with the ability to establish a diversified portfolio easily and cost effectively through a single security. ETFs and ETCs can be used to create a diversified portfolio or to complement an existing portfolio.

More about ETFs and ETCs

Anne Fulwood talks to Jonathan Morgan, ASX

Investors are often encouraged to diversify their portfolios. However, diversification isn't that easy - how do you get the right mix of stocks? How do you pick the stocks to put in your portfolio? Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs as they are commonly described are a good solution for you to get the best spread across your portfolio, by enabling an investor an exposure to an index in one transaction.

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