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Investment basics
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Unit Trusts
Exchange Traded Funds
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Exchange Traded Funds
What is an exchange traded product (ETP)?
What is an exchange traded fund (ETF)?
What is an exchange traded note (ETN)?
What's the difference between an ETF and a unit trust?
How can I invest in ETFs?
How much do I need to invest in ETFs?
What are the costs of investing in ETFs?
What kinds of ETFs are there?
How quickly can I get my money out of an ETF?
What is scrip-lending?
Test your knowledge on ETFs with our quiz
Test your knowledge on ETFs with our quiz
Test your knowledge on ETFs with our quiz
1. When it comes to costs on ETFs and unit trust funds:
ETFs are cheaper because they are shares on the JSE.
ETFs are cheaper because they don’t have fund managers.
If you buy an ETF or an index-tracking unit trust fund tracking the same index there may be some differences in the costs inside the fund but they should not be significant.
ETFs are best for people who have the money to open an account with a stockbroker.
2. If you invest in an ETF listed on a local exchange that tracks a global market index you:
Can invest in rands and will be paid out in rands.
Need to convert your money into a foreign currency like dollars or pounds.
Need to buy shares on a foreign exchange.
Have to apply for permission to take your money offshore.
3. You can invest in any exchange traded product through a:
Stockbroker
Tax free savings account
All of the above
Your bank’s forex division
4. Which is most accurate? Exchange traded funds offer you diversification through:
The basket of shares or bonds in which they invest.
By being available on the stock exchange and as a collective investment scheme.
A range of different funds tracking indices for local and foreign markets, investment styles, different asset classes and commodities.
A and c above.
