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How to buy ETF (Exchange-traded funds) in India
You have seen various aspects of ETFs now; you must focus your attention on how to buy ETF.
ETFs are intangible and transactions cannot take place in a store or a supermarket. Hence, specialized processes are in place to buy ETFs.
Step by Step guide for how to buy ETF in India
1: Open a brokerage account
This type of account can be used to buy and sell securities like stocks, ETFs, commodity derivatives, etc.
The broker acts as a custodian for all securities. He also serves as an intermediary between the stock market and the investor. Hence, having a brokerage account is a prerequisite, resulting in a hassle-free online process.
There are different types of brokerage accounts, depending on the investor and his goals. Some prominent types are as follows-
Various brokerage services are available like
You must select a broker based upon specific parameters-
Look at how the broker charges for administration, maintenance, and stock trading commissions.
Though for ETFs, it’s just the cost of one ETF share. Low or no minimums are desirable.
Now that you have chosen a brokerage account, you must have a clear ETF investment strategy. There are thousands of ETFs available on the market.
The investor must be clear of his goals and invest in an ETF that fulfills such aspirations.
Thus, the realization of a golden balance based on investors’ needs is necessary.
As per investment management firm T. Rowe Price, the asset allocation for retirement based on the investor’s age should be
Once the investor has decided upon his investment strategy, they should focus on the ETFs. And should research the various types of ETFs available in the market. The investor should look into a couple of aspects like
Also, an investor must look at the fees an ETF charges for maintaining the portfolio. In most cases, ETFs have low to nil fees compared to actively managed funds as ETFs generally trace an underlying index.
However, an investor must be vigilant when buying specialty ETFs.
2: Buying the ETF
At the very outset, the investor must transfer funds into the brokerage account with which the purchase takes place.
After ensuring sufficient funds, the investor must search for the ETF ticker symbol and place the buy order. The investor also needs to mention the number of ETF shares he wishes to purchase.
Generally, trading ETFs infractions is not possible.
Confirm the order. Sit back and relax.
Once an investor purchases the shares, they also need to make an exit strategy to minimize losses (if any) or minimize capital gains taxes.
Getting help from a financial advisor is always a good option in such cases.