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        Debunking 3 Myths About ETF Liquidity

        We took a look at three common misconceptions that can contribute to increased costs. Explore each of them to find out how to avoid these costly mistakes.

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        Myth: ETFs with the Lowest Expense Ratios Have the Lowest Total Costs

        Fact: Look beyond the expense ratio. An ETF's expense ratio and trading costs are not correlated — so a low-fee fund may not have the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).

        To calculate an ETF's cost, a combination of technical and strategy-specific factors come into play:

        • Bid-ask spreads
        • Rebalance frequency
        • Rebalance size

        Discover how to analyze the true costs of owning an ETF before you make your next trading decision.

        Find Out How

        Myth: A Single Metric Is All You Need to Guage an ETF’s Liquidity

        Fact: Get the complete liquidity picture. Investors often use point-in-time statistics like 30- or 90-day average trading volume to analyze an ETF's liquidity.

        But a fund's liquidity profile can change in different markets. Your ETF due diligence should:

        • Look beyond on-screen liquidity
        • Analyze bid-ask spreads over various time periods, times of day, and market environments
        • Evaluate the fund's profile, from daily trading volume to assets under management

        Navigate the twists and turns of an ETF's liquidity dynamics by identifying the most liquid and cost-effective ETFs.

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        Myth: All ETF Trade Execution is the Same

        Fact: Choose the right execution strategy. In fact, ETF investors can choose from a variety of execution strategies to control costs. Because ETFs trade on an exchange with primary and secondary market liquidity, you have the flexibility to choose:

        • Order type, such as market or limit
        • Order execution, with help from institutional trading desks or authorized participants

        Master the mechanics of ETF trading so you can execute your trades with more confidence.

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