ETF Overview

Exchange traded funds or ETFs are becoming an increasingly popular option in retirement plans. While structured like a mutual fund, ETFs trade more like a stock, where shares are bought and sold on an exchange throughout the day.

Unlike other defined contribution programs that offer ETFs, the Ascensus offering has several key distinctions. ETFs are available to plans of all sizes and can be offered in conjunction with a broad selection of mutual funds. In addition, ETFs are directly traded, allowing participants to own actual shares of the ETFs.

For more information, click here for the ETF Overview Fact Sheet.