FAQs
What are ETFs in investing? ›
ETFs or "exchange-traded funds" are exactly as the name implies: funds that trade on exchanges, generally tracking a specific index. When you invest in an ETF, you get a bundle of assets you can buy and sell during market hours—potentially lowering your risk and exposure, while helping to diversify your portfolio.
What is AP/E ratio? ›Price to earnings ratio, or P/E, is a way to value a company by comparing the price of a stock to its earnings. The P/E equals the price of a share of stock, divided by the company's earnings-per-share.
Why is ETF not a good investment? ›ETFs are subject to market fluctuation and the risks of their underlying investments. ETFs are subject to management fees and other expenses. Unlike mutual funds, ETF shares are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than their NAV, and are not individually redeemed from the fund.
Which ETF gives the highest return? ›Performance of ETFs
| Schemes | Latest Price | Returns in % (as on May 30, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| CPSE Exchange Traded Fund | 91.95 | 64.99 |
| Kotak PSU Bank ETF | 732.76 | 71.75 |
| Nippon ETF PSU Bank BeES | 82.33 | 71.69 |
| SBI - ETF Nifty Next 50 | 34.31 |
In simple terms, a good P/E ratio is lower than the average P/E ratio, which is between 20–25. When looking at the P/E ratio alone, the lower it is, the better. For new investors, “P/E” might as well mean “physical education.”
What is a good beta for a stock? ›Key Takeaways. Beta is a concept that measures the expected move in a stock relative to movements in the overall market. A beta greater than 1.0 suggests that the stock is more volatile than the broader market, and a beta less than 1.0 indicates a stock with lower volatility.
Is 10 a good PE ratio? ›* So PEs below 20 may provide good investment opportunities; lower the PE below 20, more attractive the investment potential.
Is an ETF better than a stock? ›Since ETFs are more diversified, they tend to have a lower risk level than stocks. Similar to stocks, ETFs can be bought and traded at any time and they are also taxed at short-term or long-term capital gains rates. The assets inside an ETFs are bought and pooled together by the fund's managers.
How do ETFs give you money? ›Though ETFs allow investors to gain as stock prices rise and fall, they also benefit from companies that pay dividends. Dividends are a portion of earnings allocated or paid by companies to investors for holding their stock.
Are ETFs good for beginners? ›Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are ideal for beginning investors due to their many benefits, which include low expense ratios, instant diversification, and a multitude of investment choices. Unlike some mutual funds, they also tend to have low investing thresholds, so you don't have to be ultra-rich to get started.
What are the disadvantages of ETFs? ›
Disadvantages of ETFs. Although ETFs are generally cheaper than other lower-risk investment options (such as mutual funds) they are not free. ETFs are traded on the stock exchange like an individual stock, which means that investors may have to pay a real or virtual broker in order to facilitate the trade.