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What is Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?
An exchange traded fund,or ETF, is a cluster of different securities merged together in a single fund that is traded on the stock exchange. Most ETFs track a benchmark or an index and try to replicate its performance, making it easier for an investor to buy or sell their shares of an ETF through a broker. ETFs trade at the stock exchange much like the price of other stocks.
Objective of ETF
The objective of an ETF is to offer an array of investment strategies at low cost and is not limited to stocks. An investor can invest in bonds, commodities,
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Latest Updates on ETF
Share sale overhang on YES Bank as three-year lock-in nears end for lender
Passive trackers likely to sell 67 mn shares; another 1.35 bn could be offloaded by individual investors
 "Share sale overhang on YES Bank as three-year lock-in nears end for lender")
Sebi allows two more avenues to hike public float at listed companies
The new methods include transfer of shares held by promoters to an ETF run by a Sebi-registered MF, exercising options and allotment of shares under ESOP programmes
 "Sebi allows two more avenues to hike public float at listed companies")
Hindenburg report on Adani group: Index provider MSCI invites feedback
Adverse feedback could lead to reduction in weightage of Adani stocks in MSCI indices
 "Hindenburg report on Adani group: Index provider MSCI invites feedback")
$115 billion thematic ETF boom unhindered despite mounting losses
Year-to-date, 53% of thematic funds are underwater since their inception. Launches in 2022 have slowed to 38 from the 77 seen in the previous year, while closures have picked up to 20 from five
 "$115 billion thematic ETF boom unhindered despite mounting losses")
Govt to launch 4th tranche of Bharat Bond ETF from Fri, to mature in Apr
The government will launch the fourth tranche of Bharat Bond ETF, India's first corporate bond exchange traded fund, from Friday
 "Govt to launch 4th tranche of Bharat Bond ETF from Fri, to mature in Apr")
Cathie Wood's ARKK on the verge of taking out its Covid-19 low
The year hasn't been kind to the ETF and growth-centered products as the Federal Reserve raises rates to knock down scorching levels of inflation
 "Cathie Wood's ARKK on the verge of taking out its Covid-19 low")
Equity inflows at 10-month low in Aug, exchange traded funds gain traction
Average AUM for industry rose to Rs 39.5 trn, compared to Rs 37. 8 trn in July
 "Equity inflows at 10-month low in Aug, exchange traded funds gain traction")
Adani Enterprises' inclusion in Nifty50 index divides D-Street
Index inclusion comes after the 'best has played out for the stock' is an overarching concern
 "Adani Enterprises' inclusion in Nifty50 index divides D-Street")
MFs flock to silver ETF space with new schemes; collect Rs 1,400-cr assets
As per industry data, so far, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and Nippon India Mutual Fund have launched silver ETFs
 "MFs flock to silver ETF space with new schemes; collect Rs 1,400-cr assets")
How has EPFO's equity investment experience been?
From investing in traditional instruments, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been exploring the virtues of markets for a while now. Is the statutory body's move bearing fruits now?
 "How has EPFO's equity investment experience been?")
Financial freedom for Indians: What it means and how to achieve it
Three experts explain how planning and patience can you give the cushion of savings, investments, and cash on hand
 "Financial freedom for Indians: What it means and how to achieve it")
HDFC-HDFC Bank merger could set off Rs 48k-cr Nifty50 churn: Brokerage
Market players seek clarity from exchanges on the exclusion rule
 "HDFC-HDFC Bank merger could set off Rs 48k-cr Nifty50 churn: Brokerage")
Target maturity funds are better than FMPs for locking in returns
They are more transparent and control both interest-rate and credit risk
 "Target maturity funds are better than FMPs for locking in returns")
Passive approach
Sebi's plans will offer more options to investors
 "Passive approach")
Passive funds set for boost as Sebi eases market making, NFO and ETF rules
Industry players expect assets to double in five years
 "Passive funds set for boost as Sebi eases market making, NFO and ETF rules")
CPSE ETF: Book profits slowly and don't try to maximise gains, say experts
New investors are better off picking diversified offerings
 "CPSE ETF: Book profits slowly and don't try to maximise gains, say experts")
Global gold demand up 34% in March qtr amid geopolitical uncertainty: WGC
According to the WGC 'Gold Demand Trends Q1 2022' report, global gold demand surged to 1,234 tonnes during the January-March quarter supported by strong demand for electronic traded funds (ETFs)
 "Global gold demand up 34% in March qtr amid geopolitical uncertainty: WGC")
Gold bounces on dollar retreat as focus turns to Ukraine crisis
The dollar and Treasury yields eased a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point, with investors having priced in an even stronger rate hike
 "Gold bounces on dollar retreat as focus turns to Ukraine crisis")
India's first crypto ETF to be launched by ex RCap CEO's blockchain firm
Aims $1 billion in assets under management by two years; will track large cap metaverse stocks too
 "India's first crypto ETF to be launched by ex RCap CEO's blockchain firm")
Bharat Bond ETF oversubscribed 6 times against base size of Rs 1,000 crore
The funds raised through the debt ETF helps in smoothening borrowing plans of the participating CPSEs or public sector banks
 "Bharat Bond ETF oversubscribed 6 times against base size of Rs 1,000 crore")
