ETFs: How Much Do They Really Cost?

by Bill Swerbenski
November 19, 2009

What are the costs associated with an ETF? We'll help you understand four types of potential costs: commissions, management fees, bid/ask spreads, and changes in discounts and premiums to NAV.

Choosing Between ETFs and Mutual Funds

by Michael Iachini
November 17, 2009

Do you need active trading, niche exposure or the broadest selection of funds? Learn about pros and cons of ETFs, and index or actively managed mutual funds.
 

ETFs and ETNs: A Cautionary Tale

by Michael Iachini
September 28, 2009

How do exchange-traded funds and exchange-traded notes compare? See examples of the risks involved, especially during times of market volatility.

How to Use Schwab's ETF Tools

by Michael Iachini
September 25, 2009

Learn how to fill asset classes, sectors and bond niches using tools like Schwab's ETF Screener, Portfolio Analyzer and Portfolio Checkup.
 

Leveraged and Inverse ETFs: Not Right for Everyone

by Michael Iachini
September 14, 2009

Both of these strategies have costs and risks of their own. See examples, and learn why you should be cautious in up and down markets.

ETFs: Beyond the Hype

by Michael Iachini
August 17, 2009

Are ETFs right for you? Here are smart ways you might use ETFs in your portfolio.
 

5 Myths About ETFs

by Michael Iachini
August 14, 2009

All exchange-traded funds are cheap, easy-to-trade, tax-efficient index funds. Or are they? Find out why it pays to look beyond your first assumptions.
 

Invest Intelligently in ETFs

by Michael Iachini
August 13, 2009

Learn about the three main types of ETFs: traditional, niche and exotic. What are they, and when might they be right for you?