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Trading Characteristics
ETF PRICING
ETF Pricing PDF


One of the more complex characteristics of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is their pricing. Unlike most mutual funds, which can be purchased or redeemed only at an end-of-day closing price, ETFs can be traded on stock exchanges all day long—much like stocks. ETFs are priced continuously during normal trading hours, so you can get a price at which to buy or sell your fund when the market is open. However, ETFs have a wider variety of pricing terms—such as net asset value, market price, bid price, ask price and intraday indicative value. It’s essential to understand these terms when considering an investment in ETFs.





ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of stocks and may not be suitable for all investors.
Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than original cost.

Securities are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

RydexShares are distributed by Rydex Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Rydex Investments.

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   Key Points to Remember

ETF market price is
determined by the price of
underlying securities, market
supply and demand forces
and arbitrage opportunities.

An ETF’s net asset value
(NAV) represents the value
of the ETF’s underlying
securities as of market close.

Intraday Indicative Value
is updated every 15 seconds
and represents the
approximate NAV
throughout the day.

Investors may purchase
shares at a premium or
discount to the NAV.
 
 
 
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