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The Motley Fool August 16, 2006 Zoe Van Schyndel	ETFs Bring the Bling Here's a way for ordinary investors to benefit from trends in commodity markets. But some commodity ETFs might turn out to be fool's gold, while others are the real thing. Learn about the risks involved before you invest.
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Entrepreneur August 2007 Scott Bernard Nelson	Exchange-Traded vs. Index Funds Tried-and-true index funds still rank highest, but exchange-traded funds can add spice to a well-rounded portfolio.
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The Motley Fool April 20, 2007 Amanda B. Kish	ETFs Derailed Several new ETFs have recently strayed far from their designated benchmarks. Savvy investors need to remember that discrepancies like this can arise, especially within more obscure corners of the ETF market.
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Selena Maranjian	When ETFs Are Better Than Funds The bottom line is that sometimes, an index fund will serve you just fine. And other times, ETFs may be best. It also depends on the index fund you're looking at, and the ETF.
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Financial Planning April 1, 2008 Stacy Schultz	The Storm Continues The year 2008 began with talk of recession, causing investors to flee to vehicles least affected by the turmoil. Many have turned to bond exchange-traded funds.
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