Phrase guide

exchange-traded fund

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ ˈtɹeɪdɪd ˈfʌnd/

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noun

Meaning 1

An investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

Examples

  • The first exchange-traded fund was launched in the early 1990s to track the S&P 500.
  • Many retail investors prefer an exchange-traded fund over a mutual fund due to the intraday liquidity.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fund

History

Etymology

exchange-traded + fund