Tracker funds are a more mature investment option

exchange traded funds

ETFs are tracker funds that offer access to a whole index through one share, and can prove to be a cost-effective option in comparison to unit and investment trusts

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) provide a cheaper and more flexible alternative to many more traditional Isa investments. Having grown in popularity so rapidly during the past few years, ETFs are certainly on their way to becoming a more widely recognised and used investment vehicle. However, they remain under-used by retail investors in the UK, which is somewhat amazing given the clear benefits they offer. Despite the cumbersome name, ETFs represent a very simple proposition - they are tracker funds that offer access to an entire index through just one share. Essentially, an ETF combines the...