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ETFs are constructed like funds in that they contain a collection of investments, but they trade like stocks. Can you build a portfolio using ETFs?

ETFs are constructed like funds in that they contain a collection of investments, but they trade like stocks. Can you build a portfolio using ETFs?

The number and variety of ETFs is exploding as investors discover and embrace the advantages of ETF investing.

The number and variety of ETFs is exploding as investors discover and embrace the advantages of ETF investing.

These are the advantages of ETF portfolios that help an investment manager optimize their portfolio asset allocation.

Questrade recently announced that they would now be allowing people to purchase ETFs without paying any commission at all.

Individual stocks and bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs are popular investment vehicles. But what is the best or optimal mix of investment vehicles for your portfolio?

The mutual fund expense ratio lowers mutual fund performance enough that investors should consider the benefits of investing in stocks and ETFs, but NOT mutual funds.

Since the markets are down 10% since March, it might be a good idea to pick up some shares while you can and rebalance your portfolio (and not do your annual contribution of shares to your ETF Portfolio in March like I did!)

"I love Apple and have pretty large exposure to it. Now some of you who've been around here for a while might be scratching their heads. After all, how can a guy that has an ETF eBook sign up on the right hand side of his blog suggest a specific stock to buy?"

The idea behind Betterment is that you can set up the asset allocation for your goals, whether they are short-term, like saving up for a down payment, or long-term, like saving for retirement.