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SmootSmack · 11-23-2007, 07:02 PM

So I had my semi-annual sitdown with my financial advisor to take a look at my investment portfolio and re-evaluate my retirement plan.

I have the basic 401k, Roth IRA, and an individual account. The individual account is more of a "rainy day" fund that I can pull money in case of an emergency. So I go a bit more conservative there, with a fair portion of it being bonds.

For my 401k and Roth I'm a bit more aggressive going heavy on the mutual funds (both domestic and foreign).

Anyhow, it was suggested that I look into ETFs as a more passive aggressive approach. So, for example, my 401k might be heavy on the mutual funds while the Roth is heavy on ETFs.

So my question is what are the pros and cons of ETFs (or exchange traded funds)? Anyhow have experience with these? What are your thoughts?

11-23-2007, 07:02 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	How Do You Feel About Spyders (ETFs) So I had my semi-annual sitdown with my financial advisor to take a look at my investment portfolio and re-evaluate my retirement plan. I have the basic 401k, Roth IRA, and an individual account. The individual account is more of a "rainy day" fund that I can pull money in case of an emergency. So I go a bit more conservative there, with a fair portion of it being bonds. For my 401k and Roth I'm a bit more aggressive going heavy on the mutual funds (both domestic and foreign). Anyhow, it was suggested that I look into ETFs as a more passive aggressive approach. So, for example, my 401k might be heavy on the mutual funds while the Roth is heavy on ETFs. So my question is what are the pros and cons of ETFs (or exchange traded funds)? Anyhow have experience with these? What are your thoughts? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You