Comparing ETFs to other investment products
Learn how ETFs compare to other investment products.
| ETF | Bonds | Shares | Traditional Managed Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversification of investment within the asset class | Basket of securities (generally high) | Individual securities (generally low) | Individual securities (generally low) | Depends on different funds - Basket of securities |
| Pricing | Continuous on exchange intra-day pricing | No centralised exchange or trade history | Continuous on exchange intra-day pricing | Daily quote after market close |
| Liquidity | Comparatively Higher | Varies | Varies | Varies between daily, monthly and quarterly |
| Management Fees | Typically less than traditional managed funds | N/A | N/A | Active funds generally incur higher management costs |
| Accessibility | High | Low for many bonds | High | Varies depending on fund |
| Limit order | Yes | No | Yes | No |
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