Which is an advantage of ETFs over actively managed funds?

ETFs typically charge very low fees (0.03%–0.20%) and can be bought/sold on exchanges anytime — far cheaper and more liquid than actively managed funds.

What index does HK ETF 2800.HK track?

2800.HK (Tracker Fund of HK) tracks the Hang Seng Index and holds Hang Seng constituent stocks — the most representative HK index ETF.

Key difference between ETF and mutual fund?

ETFs trade on exchanges in real-time like stocks. Mutual funds trade once daily at closing NAV price.

What is the largest local index ETF in HK?

2800.HK (Tracker Fund of Hong Kong) — tracks the Hang Seng Index, one of the largest ETFs in HK.

Typical annual fee for an index ETF?

0.03%–0.20%. VOO (S&P 500) charges just 0.03%, far below the 1%–2% of typical actively managed funds.

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What is an ETF?

An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) trades on exchanges like a stock but holds a basket of assets. It's one of the best tools for diversified, low-cost market exposure.

By Jim Liu · Published February 2026

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An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) trades on exchanges like a stock but holds a basket of assets. It's one of the best tools for diversified, low-cost market exposure.

How ETFs Work

An ETF is an investment fund listed on an exchange, tradeable like a stock during market hours. Unlike mutual funds that price once daily at NAV, ETFs have real-time prices. Most ETFs track an index (e.g., S&P 500, Hang Seng Index) by holding the same securities.

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