The Primary Difference Between an Index Fund and an Exchange

question 75

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between an index fund and an exchange traded fund (ETF) is the

• A) Higher expenses associated with the ETF
• B) Fact that you can short sell an index fund, but not an ETF
• C) Fact that you pay commission to purchase an index fund, but not an ETF
• D) Greater variety of industry-specific offerings provided by index funds as compared to ETFs
• E) Fact that ETFs are traded like stocks throughout the trading period

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