ETF fund is a transactional open index fund. Generally, open-end funds are different. ETF funds can be bought and sold like stocks, and a basket of stocks can also be purchased or redeemed through securities companies.

Can retail investors buy ETFs?

Retail investors can also buy ETFs, also known as trading index funds, which refer to open-end funds traded in the stock market. ETF tracks a specific index, such as stock market, bond market, commodity market and so on. Investors can buy ETF funds through their own securities accounts, just like buying stocks, and get the benefits of index investment. Therefore, for investors, investing in ETF is an investment method that does not require much professional knowledge. Investors do not need to conduct in-depth analysis and research on many stocks, but only need to have a clear understanding of the characteristics and risks of the index they want to invest in, so they can choose the corresponding ETF.

ETF is a fund suitable for all kinds of investors, but not everyone can buy it. Generally speaking, the following types of investors are more suitable for buying index funds:

1, investors seeking long-term stable returns. This kind of investors do not pay much attention to short-term fluctuations and opportunities, but pay more attention to long-term appreciation. Therefore, they can choose some ETFs with relatively stable performance for fixed investment or long-term holding.

2. diversify investment. This kind of investors don't want to limit their funds to one industry or market, but want to find opportunities in multiple industries or markets to reduce risks, so they can choose some ETFs covering different industries or markets for portfolio investment.

3. Investors who are optimistic about a certain theme or concept; For this kind of investors, they have a high ability to judge a specific theme or concept, and then they will choose an ETF that specializes in this theme or a certain theme to invest.