ETF Explained: How Exchange-Traded Funds Work, Costs, SIPs, Trading & Tax

ETFs are becoming increasingly popular among investors looking for flexible and low-cost ways to invest in market indices. In this video, Mohit Gang, Co-Founder & CEO, Moneyfront, explains what exchange-traded funds are and how they differ from index funds. He discusses how ETFs can be bought and sold during market hours, while index funds are purchased at the closing NAV. The expert also explains differences in costs, SIP and SWP flexibility, brokerage charges, statutory levies and taxation. From intraday trading to long-term investing, understand the key factors investors should consider before choosing between an ETF and an index fund.