Beware: Not all ETF's (exchange traded funds) are what they seem

Exchange Traded Funds (or ETF’s) have become very popular, particularly over the past 5 years. In fact, the amounts invested in ETF’s has doubled over this time. Last year (2020), Australians invested over $20 billion in ETFs. It is true that there are some advantages to investing in ETF’s. However, of course, not all ETF’s make good investments and there are some common pitfalls you must be aware of. What is an ETF?An ETF is simply a managed fund that is owned in a company structure and that...