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International ETFs: Why do they deserve a spot in your portfolio?

If you’ve been learning about investing, you’d know about the importance of diversification. Investing beyond your home country is one of the most common ways to diversify your portfolio. And an easy way to own foreign stocks without having to do much research, is through international ETFs.  Here, I give you a quick introduction to … Read more

SPY vs VOO vs IVV ETFs: which is the best S&P500 ETF?

SPY vs VOO vs IVV

SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF (SPY), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) are three of the largest S&P500 index funds available. They track the same index using the same strategy and have similar holdings and performance. The main difference that investors should note is in the expense ratios where SPY … Read more

What is a good Expense Ratio for ETFs?

In general, if you’re investing in a passive index tracking ETF, aim for an expense ratio of 0.09% or below. If you’re investing in thematic ETFs or actively managed ETFs, expect higher expense ratios of more than 0.5%. In this article, I analyzed ETFs across different sectors and share their average expense ratios in greater … Read more