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Welcome back to ETFs Decoded! Last week, we broke down expense ratios, but guess what? That’s just the tip of the iceberg 🧊. This week, we're talking about Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)—the real deal when it comes to ETF costs. Think of TCO like this: there’s more than meets the eye! Here’s what’s lurking beneath: 💵 Purchase Price: The cost to buy your ETF shares. 💸 Expense Ratio: That little yearly fee they charge. ⚖️ Spread Cost: The difference between what people are buying and selling for—it’s like a hidden fee! So why does TCO matter? Because knowing the full cost means you can dodge those hidden fees and keep more of your money working for you. Want to be a smart investor? Keep an eye on that TCO. Stay tuned for more ETF tips in our next post—ETFs Decoded is just getting started!

YieldMax ETFs have become increasingly popular among investors seeking higher income than other income-generating products might offer. These ETFs aim to provide high-income yields through an options trading strategy known as covered call writing on individual stocks or a basket of stocks. According to Trackinsight data, YieldMax recently reached $3 billion in AUM, driven by the popularity of their flagship products $TSLY ($674m AUM), $CONY ($573m AUM), and $NVDY ($552m AUM) - among others. Our lead ETF analyst, Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®, takes an in-depth look at the recent general state of options-based ETFs, YieldMax's offerings, and how their strategies allow the distribution of exceptionally high-income levels. Tidal Financial Group Check it out 👇

The momentum seems clearly behind active ETFs as more investors seek the benefits of the structure and innovation within it. Sandra Testani, Head of ETF Product & Strategy, shares key highlights from the year and outlines what lies ahead. https://amcen.co/42CyiOA. #ETFs #activeETFs #investments

The momentum seems clearly behind active ETFs as more investors seek the benefits of the structure and innovation within it. Sandra Testani, Head of ETF Product & Strategy, shares key highlights from the year and outlines what lies ahead. https://amcen.co/42CyiOA. #ETFs #activeETFs #investments

Discover the latest movements in the ETF market with Direxion's Top 10 Leveraged & Inverse ETFs Movers and Shakers. Identify major price shifts, volatility trends, and substantial daily turnover. Subscribe for regular updates ➡️ https://trib.al/nEXuqQL #ETFs #MarketInsights

While the small, but fast-growing, AAA CLO ETF segment is garnering increased attention from retail investors seeking a combination of attractive yields and strong credit fundamentals, not all AAA CLO ETFs are the same. Find out why in #TheBondBlog.

ETFs shattered records on all fronts last year. See how the breadth of success may point to more record-setting days ahead for active ETFs with analysis from Sandra Testani, Head of ETF Product & Strategy. https://amcen.co/42CyiOA. #ETFs #activeETFs #investments

ETFs shattered records on all fronts last year. See how the breadth of success may point to more record-setting days ahead for active ETFs with analysis from Sandra Testani, Head of ETF Product & Strategy. https://amcen.co/42CyiOA. #ETFs #activeETFs #investments

Flows into active ETFs are rising. We look at potential advantages of a building a portfolio with active ETFs. Important disclosures: https://bit.ly/2JzEDWl .

Flows into active ETFs are rising. We look at potential advantages of a building a portfolio with active ETFs. Important disclosures: https://bit.ly/2JzEDWl .