Trades like a stock.
Intraday trading, bid-ask spread, market orders, limit orders, usually transparent holdings, and exchange liquidity.
Comparison
ETF vs mutual fund: understand the wrapper.
Both can hold diversified assets. The differences are usually trading, pricing, minimums, fees, tax treatment, transparency, and platform availability.
Prices after market close.
Often bought through fund platforms with end-of-day pricing, possible minimums, and different fee structures.
Choose by purpose.
Check cost, tax wrapper, platform, liquidity, holding period, and whether the fund fits your portfolio policy.
This comparison is educational and not investment or tax advice.
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