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Mutual funds vs. ETFs: What you need to know to decide what investment works for you

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The popularity of exchange-traded funds often triumphs over old-school mutual funds among social media-savvy investors. But experts say they both have their place in the financial system.

The investment decision between the two boils down to your financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, said Tony Salgado, president and founder of AMS Wealth.

“The real question becomes: What is the financial planning objective?” he said.

ETFs generally carry lower costs and are easier to trade for many investors, Salgado said. Robo-advisers with automatic investing features have become popular among younger investors, which has contributed to the boom in ETFs.

Meanwhile, mutual funds are professionally managed portfolios and tend to carry higher relative fees.

In recent years, money has poured into ETFs, while investments in mutual funds have cooled off.

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