Unlock your investment potential with ETFs: a guide from OANDA

Are you looking to build a robust and diversified investment portfolio without the high costs and complexity of traditional investing? Exchange-Traded Funds, or ETFs, are quickly becoming the go-to solution for modern investors. Their rapid rise in popularity reflects a growing demand for transparent, flexible, and cost-effective instruments that offer exposure to a broad range of markets, including stocks, bonds, commodities, and even cryptocurrencies.

ETFs have come to symbolize a new approach to portfolio construction, combining the simplicity and low cost of index funds with the real-time trading flexibility of stocks.

ETFs guide by OANDA - begin your journey into passive investing

Our new ebook is your comprehensive guide to this dynamic market. Inside, you'll discover:

• What an ETF truly is. You will learn the core definitions and features of these instruments that merge the best aspects of investment funds, stocks, and passive investing. With ETFs, you can easily and affordably gain exposure to entire markets or asset classes.
• Who can benefit from ETFs. Whether you're a long-term individual investor, a passive "buy and hold" strategist, an active trader, or an investment advisor, ETFs offer significant advantages for all types of market participants.
• The power of passive management. We break down the concept of passive management, which involves replicating a market index to achieve returns that closely mirror the chosen index's performance.
• The global ETF revolution. With over $14.5 trillion in global assets under management, ETFs are no longer just supplementary tools—they are now a central component of financial markets worldwide.
• The rise of crypto and gold ETFs. The guide explores the dynamic growth in cryptocurrency ETFs and their impact on the digital asset market, as well as the key role physical gold ETFs play in the global precious metals market.

At OANDA, we have expanded our offering to include over 350 ETFs from leading providers like iShares, Vanguard, SPDR, Amundi, and Xtrackers. New clients can also take advantage of our "ETF 0% at the Start" promotion, which provides 10 commission-free trades per month until the end of 2025*.

Don't miss out on the benefits of modern passive investing. Download our free guide today and start building a smarter, more diversified portfolio.

Download the ebook: https://www.oanda.com/eu-en/etf-basic-guide-ebook

*Until 31 December 2025, enjoy zero commission on your first 10 ETF trades each month. This applies to trades with a total turnover of up to EUR 100,000 monthly. Please review the promotional Terms and Conditions for full details. The lowest commission within the 30 days prior to this offer was 0.1% (minimum 1 EUR/ 1 USD / 5 PLN )