FINRA provided guidance on the fundamental differences between exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") and mutual funds. The SEC's review focused on the different manners in which the products are purchased and sold, how the products are priced, and the expenses involved in purchasing and holding each product.
FINRA directed investors to a free regulatory tool which allows users to analyze and compare the cost of owning different mutual funds, ETFs, and other funds.
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