You’re already investing in more than one area, which is a smart move because you have more chances to make your money grow. Now you’re ready to invest a large amount of money, so you want to be strategic about it. With an exchange-traded fund (ETF), you have the opportunity to invest in a range of related companies within a single theme. Because fees are low and ETFs trade like stocks, you also have the flexibility to move in and out of investments as you like, so you’re not locked into anything for a long time.
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