An ETF is a basket of securities traded on the stock exchange like a share.
It can track an index, sector, gold, bonds or international markets.
ETFs offer diversification, transparency, real-time trading and generally lower expenses.
Index ETFs suit long-term passive investing, while sector ETFs carry higher concentration risk.
World ETFs provide exposure to global companies and international markets.
Gold and Debt ETFs offer access to gold and fixed-income assets without direct ownership.
Before investing, check liquidity, tracking error, expense ratio, AUM and bid–ask spread.