Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds are both baskets of individual stocks, bonds, and other securities that provide investors with an easy way to invest and create a diversified portfolio. While they are more similar than not, there are key differences that may lead investors to select one over the other. The purpose of this Brief is to explain the similarities and differences so you can decide for yourself how to choose between these two common fund structures.
The Debt Ceiling and Our National Debt
Introduction: What is a “Debt Ceiling”? In early June, Congress passed a bill to suspend the US government debt ceiling through the end of 2024.