Introduction to ETFs What is an ETF, how are they created and how do they work? Find out in this video, Introduction to ETFs, that is made by iShares by Blackrock.
iShares by Blackrock tells us more about the history of exchange traded funds, and explains what an ETF is, how it works and let us know more about the market.
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