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What Is an ETF? Six Benefits plus Three to Buy Now

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

what is an ETF

What is an ETF? The short answer is that it's a security that trades like a stock, has the diversification of a fund, and is tax-friendly.

The first ETF debuted in January 1993 when the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust was launched. Since then, ETFs have increased in popularity. Today, there are more than 1,600 ETFs, with an ETF for nearly every sector and investment strategy.

Here's what makes ETFs so popular - plus three great ETFs to buy now...

The 10 Best ETFs to Own for 2015

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

best ETFs to own for 2015

Best ETFs to Own for 2015: Each week our experts dish out the latest profit plays and asset-protection moves for our Money Morning Members - all for free.

Today we want to do something. Rather than provide a roundup of last week's stock picks, we're going to focus on 10 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) our experts like right now.
They are among the best low-cost ways for you to profit from next year's top trends.

"The great thing about ETFs is that you get a lot of potential upside while also greatly diversifying away your risk," Money Morning Defense & Tech Specialist Michael A. Robinson, a 30-year tech market veteran, said Dec. 11.

Read on to get Money Morning experts' ten top picks for ETFs to own in 2015...