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Discover everything you need to know about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), from how they work to the benefits of diversified, cost-effective investing.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of the most popular ways to invest, especially for investors looking to build a diversified portfolio without having to select individual shares.
An ETF is a collection of investments bundled into a single fund. Instead of investing in one company, you can gain exposure to dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of companies through a single investment.
For example, an ETF may track a market index, a specific sector, a region, or an investment theme. This allows you to spread your investment across multiple assets, helping to reduce the impact that any one investment can have on your portfolio.
Explore a wide range of local and international shares and ETFs, giving you access to diverse investment opportunities across multiple markets and industries. Whether you’re building your first portfolio or expanding an existing one, our platform makes it easy to diversify your investments, manage risk, and invest with confidence. With hundreds of securities at your fingertips, you have the flexibility to create a portfolio aligned with your financial goals: all from one seamless, easy-to-use platform.
An ETF (Exchange‑Traded Fund) is an investment instrument that allows you to buy exposure to a basket of shares, bonds, commodities, or other assets through a single security, instead of purchasing each underlying asset individually.
When you invest in an ETF, you are buying a unit in a fund that tracks a particular index or theme. For example, an ETF might track the Top 40 companies on the JSE, global technology companies, the S&P 500, or even commodities like gold.
ETFs trade on an exchange (just like shares), meaning you can buy or sell them throughout the trading day at the current market price.
When trading ETFs on Clarity, you receive the full economic exposure to the ETF’s performance including price movements and dividends.
ETFs can be traded alongside your CFD stocks, allowing you to build a diversified portfolio efficiently and cost‑effectively.
Many investors use ETFs as the foundation of their portfolio because they offer broad market exposure in a simple and cost-effective way.
ETFs can help you:
Some investors choose to build an entire portfolio using ETFs, while others use them alongside individual shares to balance risk and complement their investment strategy.
Buying Shares means:
Buying an ETF means:
Both have economic exposure but ETFs are built for diversification.
Spread your investment across multiple assets rather than relying on a single company.
Access a wide range of investments through a single trade.
Buy and sell ETFs throughout the trading day, just like shares.
Most ETFs clearly show the investments they hold, so you know where your money is invested.