2019-10-25 00:00:00, Lauren WybarJessica McBrideMatthew BarrovecchioJackie YoussefRich PowersAndy ClarkeJoe Davis, Vanguard Blog
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You can take it slow and steady or try to speed past everyone to get somewhere faster-risking a ticket, an accident, or possibly worse.
Mutual funds, on the other hand, are priced once at the end of the day.
Also like individual stocks, ETFs let you choose your order type (market, limit, stop, and stop-limit) and order timing (good for 1 day only or good till canceled).
It might not be worth it.
Since I'm immersed in ETFs (exchange-traded funds) every day as the head of ETF Product Management for Vanguard, I thought about how I could apply this lesson to answer a question I hear all the time: "Aren't ETFs only for frequent traders?"
When buying or selling an ETF, you will pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
So don't be tempted to let that mindset affect your investing behavior.
The dos and don'ts of buying and selling ETFs
There are times when adjusting your investment strategy makes perfect sense.
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