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Old 02-08-2012, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonCelt View Post
You don't pay fees to buy ETFs but there are add'l fees within the system that affect your returns. That's also why 529s have lagged...there's a layering of fees. Nonetheless, still pretty much the best for college savings because of the tax benefits....

Why do you buy ETFs vs individual funds?
The ETF fees are generally much lower than a mutual fund.