| Mutual funds | ETFs | |
|---|---|---|
| Investments | Typically a large selection of stocks and/or bonds, designed to outperform the market. | Typically a large selection of stocks and/or bonds, designed to track a particular index or asset class. |
| Trading availability | Can only be traded at the end of the day, after 4 p.m. Eastern. | Can be traded throughout the day. |
| Share price | Based on NAV after market close. | Fluctuates throughout the day, like stocks. |
| Fees | Can vary from low to high. | Often very low. |
| Management | Typically actively managed by an investment advisor. | Typically passively managed. |
| Who holds them | Commonly found in employer-sponsored retirement plans. | Tend to be held by individual investors in an IRA or taxable account. |
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