While both track a specific market index, they differ in structure, cost, and flexibility. Here’s how they compare.

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Among the passive investments, ETFs have surpassed mutual funds, according to ICI data. Of the 51% market share last year, ...

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Several studies have been conducted, more in the Western world, over the last several decades to find out if passive funds ...