Diversify your portfolio when you start investing in ETFs. Additionally, enjoy free monthly trades* on ETFs listed in SG, US, UK, HK and CA markets.
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An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund that holds a collection of assets such as stocks, bonds, or commodities. Unlike mutual funds, ETFs are traded on stock exchanges, which means you can buy and sell them just like individual stocks.
If you're wondering "what is an ETF investment?" — it's essentially a simple and cost-effective way to get exposure to a wide range of markets. Investing in exchange-traded funds lets you trade multiple assets as one package, offering both flexibility and efficiency.
ETFs allow investors to trade a range of assets as one package because an ETF contains a range of different assets. For example, instead of buying all 500 companies in the S&P 500 ETF, you can purchase a single ETF unit that tracks the index. This allows you to build a diversified portfolio in just one trade.
ETFs are transparent, because you can always see what the underlying investments in the ETF are and you know exactly what you are buying.
Buying hundreds of stocks individually means paying multiple brokerage fees. ETFs simplify this by bundling everything into one trade. At Averion Invest, you also enjoy zero-commission fees on ETFs across SG, US, UK, HK, and CA (depending on your account tier)
ETFs listed in Singapore mainly fall into categories of equity indices, REIT indices, commodity or a commodity index, and fixed income indices. Explore the many types of ETFs listed on the Singapore stock market from the most commonly known Straits Times Index (STI) to Lion-Phillip S-REIT ETF.
Gain access to global markets by investing in a wide range of ETFs on US stock exchanges - Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) which are home to one of the largest ETFs by assets under management (AUM).
Further diversify your portfolio by entering one of the largest Asian stock exchange with over 2,500 listed companies. Discover some of the many ETFs available on the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX).
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An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund that holds a collection of assets like shares, commodities and bonds. ETFs can be traded on stock exchanges such as the Singapore Exchange (SGX), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and more.
ETFs are created by providers – usually large financial firms – who will consider which index, sector or commodity to track, before setting up the fund to emulate it. After it has been designed, it must be approved by its relative governing body before it can be traded on the market.
ETFs that track an index, for example, buy the underlying assets of the index in accordance with their weighting, in order to mirror its rise and fall. The aim is to track the overall performance of the index through the fluctuations of the individual assets.
Typically, all the assets contained in an ETF are owned by the fund provider, who then sells units of the ETF to investors. Those who purchase units in an ETF will own part of that fund, but not the actual assets themselves. Despite this, investors in an ETF that tracks a stock index get lump dividend payments, or reinvestments, for the stocks that make up the index.
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ETFs are often considered one of the best starting points for new investors because they:
Many beginners use ETFs to build diversified portfolios aligned with long-term financial goals.
ETFs are popular in Singapore because they offer:
They are widely used for long-term investing and portfolio building.
You can buy ETFs in Singapore by opening a trading account with a licensed broker such as Averion Invest. Once your account is set up, fund it, choose an ETF listed on the SGX or overseas exchanges, and place your trade during market hours—just like buying a regular share.
The risk level of an ETF depends on what it invests in:
While ETFs reduce single-stock risk through diversification, their value can still rise or fall with the market.
Some ETFs distribute dividends, while others reinvest them automatically.
Dividends from overseas ETFs may be subject to withholding tax, depending on the market.
