NEW DELHI, Jan. 17 -- Are all Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) the same or is there a selection process that investors need to follow? Passive investing, especially ETFs, has witnessed a lot of investor interest recently. It is recommended as a low cost-low maintenance investment option for investors looking to earn market returns. The concept has gained greater visibility with many actively-managed funds trailing the indices on performance. ETF units are listed on the stock exchanges where they are traded at prices that are based on the NAV of the scheme. The costs associated with an ETF are very low even compared to an index fund. Follow these steps to make sure you have the right ETF in your portfolio.

Identify the Index

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