ETFs

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)
An exchange-traded note (ETN) is a debt instrument that tracks the performance of a specific index and promises to repay the principal adjusted by applicable fees and index performance. Unlike exchange-traded funds (ETFs), ETNs are backed by the issuer.
Net Asset Value (NAV)
Net Asset Value (NAV) is a measure used to value a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and represents the market value of these investment assets minus their liabilities, typically expressed on a per-share basis.
Net Asset Value (NAV)
The net asset value (NAV) represents the per-share value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, used to measure the performance of mutual funds, ETFs, and similar investment vehicles.
SPDR (Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts)
SPDR, also known as Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts, are a type of Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) designed to track a specific index, sector, commodity, or other asset.

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