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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 AETFs 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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