Exchange-traded fund (ETF)

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A type of investment fund that holds a basket of assets, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities, and trades on a stock exchange like a single security. ETFs offer diversification and can be traded throughout the day.

Expense ratio

Earned income

Earnings season

Employee stock option exercise and equity award agreement

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Employer-sponsored retirement account

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Exercise date

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Equity security

Exchange-traded fund (ETF)

Exercise

Exercise and hold

Exercise and sell