ETFs

Is DIV A Good ETF?

The Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box – All Cap Value area of the market. It debuted on 03/11/2013. Is it wise to invest in a Div ETF? Diversification. An ETF that invests in dividends is more diversified than a

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Is An ETF A RIC?

Yes, in a nutshell. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, most ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are registered as investment firms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As a result, they are classified as RICs (Registered Investment Companies) for legal and tax purposes, exactly like regular open-end mutual funds. Almost all ETFs fall within

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Is An ETF A Security?

In a nutshell, an ETF is a collection of securities that you can purchase or sell on a stock exchange through a brokerage firm. ETFs are available in almost every asset class imaginable, from standard investments to so-called alternative assets such as commodities and currencies. Do ETFs qualify as securities? An ETF is a collection

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