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SIE practice questionmediumETF vs Mutual Fund

Which of the following is a key difference between ETFs and open-end mutual funds?

  1. AETFs trade on an exchange throughout the day; mutual funds do not✓ Correct answer
  2. BETFs always charge sales loads
  3. CMutual funds have lower expense ratios
  4. DOnly ETFs are subject to SEC regulation
Explanation

Why A — ETFs trade on an exchange throughout the day; mutual funds do not

ETFs trade on exchanges during market hours, while mutual funds transact at end-of-day NAV. B and C are not always true; D is false, as both are SEC-regulated.

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