ETF INVESTING 101:
COURSE SUMMARY

In collaboration with
iShares by BlackRock, a global leader in ETFs

As you now may know, ETFs may be a great way for beginner and experienced investors to get more involved in the markets. 

We covered how ETFs are essentially a basket of assets that combines the diversification benefits of a mutual fund with the flexibility of single stocks. They offer access to different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate. 

ETFs come with many advantages:

• Instant diversification: ETFs can hold hundreds of individual securities, exposing you to many markets and asset classes at once and reducing your overall risk.
• Easy to manage: ETFs are easily bought and sold on an exchange and can be traded at any point during the day. 
• Low costs: Since ETFs tend to be passively managed, they are typically more cost-effective than actively managed products
• Tax-efficient structure: ETFs trade less frequently than actively managed funds, resulting in fewer capital gains and taxes for the investor. 

We’ve also explored the different types of ETFs available to invest in, including: 

• Active and index ETFs
• Stock ETFs
• Bond ETFs
• Commodity ETFs
• International ETFs
• Thematic ETFs

Although ETFs offer many benefits, like any investment, there are also potential risks. You learned how to evaluate these risks before investing and how to consider your overall financial goals and risk tolerance when selecting an ETF to invest in.

Building a diversified portfolio with ETFs can help you maintain and even increase the value of your investments over time. As you continue on in your ETF investing journey, remember to stay informed, do your research, and evaluate your strategy regularly. 

With the knowledge you have gained in this beginner’s video course, you’re well on your way to achieving your financial goals and building a successful investment portfolio.

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Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification and asset allocation may not protect against market risk or loss of principal. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained. Transactions in shares of ETFs may result in brokerage commissions and may generate tax consequences. All regulated investment companies are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders. 

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