ETFs Defined: 21st Century Investing Technology

Morningstar's Ben Johnson explains what an ETF is and how to use such 21st century investing tools

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Holly Cook | 02-02-12 | E-mail Article

In the February edition of Morningstar's monthly ETF webinars, director of European ETF research Ben Johnson set out to explain what appears to be a relatively simple question: what is an ETF? Johnson puts ETFs into context within the broader investor toolkit by comparing these exchange-traded products to funds, individual securities, investment trusts and other exchange-traded products. He also takes the audience on a more conceptual journey, discussing ETFs in the context of investment technology and waxing philosophical on the developments in this arena.

To better understand about ETFs and how investors can make use of these tools, from a literal, historical and conceptual standpoint, please click 'Play' below to replay the webinar and review Johnson's slides.

Missed January's webinar? Watch again here. You can also access all our previous ETF webinars here.

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ETFs Defined: 21st Century Investing Technology

Morningstar's Ben Johnson explains what an ETF is and how to use such 21st century investing tools