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https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/etfs-vs-mutual-funds/
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds are both SEC-registered investment vehicles that offer investors a convenient way to build a diversified portfolio. Both are professionally managed and offer investors slices of the portfolio. Both can hold hundreds or thousands of securities. Both are not FDIC insured, which means an investor can lose their money. For […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/etf-tax-efficiency/
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are popular investment vehicles, and while they may generate returns for investors, they can also offer certain tax advantages. That’s particularly true when comparing ETFs to other, similar investment types, such as mutual funds. That does not, however, mean that there are some critical things to know about tax efficiency and […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/types-of-mutual-funds/
A mutual fund is a portfolio or basket of securities (often stocks or bonds) where investors pool their money. Globally, there are more than 125,000 regulated funds investors can choose from, and they come in many different flavors — from equity funds to government bond funds, as well as growth funds, sector funds, index funds, […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/reits-vs-real-estate-mutual-funds/
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate mutual funds offer exposure to property investments, but in different ways. A REIT is a legal entity that owns and operates income-producing real estate and is required to pay dividends, while a real estate mutual fund is a pooled investment vehicle. Key Points • REITs and real […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/mutual-funds-vs-stocks/
Mutual funds provide a collection of many investments in a single basket, while stocks allow you to own shares in individual companies. Either type of asset can help you reach your investing goals — and of course it’s possible to own mutual funds shares as well as stocks. But there are advantages and disadvantages to […]
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