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Understanding ETFs Uses, Returns and Comparison with Mutual Funds and Stocks

 Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have gained popularity among investors for their unique features and benefits. In this blog, we'll explore the uses of ETFs, their potential returns, how they differ from mutual funds and stock investments, and their safety profile. What is an ETF? An ETF is a type of investment fund that trades on stock exchanges, much like individual stocks. It holds a collection of assets, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities, and aims to track the performance of a specific index, sector, or asset class. Uses of ETFs Diversification : ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to a wide range of assets without having to purchase each individually. For instance, an ETF tracking the S&P 500 gives you exposure to 500 different stocks, reducing the risk associated with individual stock investments. Cost Efficiency : ETFs often have lower expense ratios compared to mutual funds. They typically pass on lower management costs to investors since they are often passively man

Vacancy in RBI

RBI is accepting application for various posts (Advt. No. 3A /2013-14) -

1. Research Officer in Grade 'B' for department of economic and policy research (Total Post 10)
2. Research Officer in Grade 'B' for department of statistics and information management (Total Post 05)
3. Assistant Manager(Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A' (Total Post 07)
4. Manager (Technical - civil) in Grade 'B' (Total Post 02)

Candidates can apply online through website www.rbi.org.in.

Important Dates -
On-line registration of Application - 21-Jan-2014 to 17-Feb-2014
Online Fee Payment - 21-Jan-2014 to 17-Feb-2014
Offline Fee Payment (at Bank  Branches) - 23-Jan-2014 to 21-Feb-2014

Detail advertisement for eligibility (educational qualification and experience), subjects to be covered in exam   can be seen in employment news dated 1-7 February 2014
or http://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/Content/PDFs/ADVEF21012014.pdf

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