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ETF stands for an “Exchange Traded Fund”, a type of investment. Silver ETF is an investment plan where one invests money in the silver investment market.

ETFs of any commodity can be traded like shares on several stock exchanges around the world. However, the intricacies of how the ETFs work is defined differently in different parts of the world though there are some global elements of an ETF.

Below are the characteristics and requirements of an ETF that remain unchanged in any of the world’s investment markets.

• An Exchange Traded Fund must be listed on the stock market exchange
• It must be able to trade on an ongoing basis

The shares that make up an Exchange Traded Fund are sold freely in the open market. The cost of the fund invested by ETF is low, and so is its turnover since ETFs work on a diversified structure. According to some investors, such characteristics of ETF offer particular advantages and make ETFs more attractive than traditional open-ended investments.

If investing in silver ETFs sounds perfect for you, the very first thing you should do is consult a professional and experienced investor or financial services professional and then proceed with your plans!