Log in INVESTMENT BROKERAGE PRODUCTS Exchange-Traded Funds Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are investment vehicles that generally track a market index, such as the S&P 500® Index. ETFs trade on major exchanges like individual stocks, so their prices may vary throughout the day. There are thousands of ETFs available for investing, with varying complexities and market risks. Diversification ETFs allow you to invest in a broad variety of securities. For example, if you invest in an ETF that tracks the S&P 500® Index, your money is spread across the 500 companies that comprise the index. This means you also spread the investment risk among all the securities that compose a particular index.1 Tax Efficiency Unlike mutual funds, ETFs generally do not have annual capital gains distributions that are the result of the active buying and selling of securities in a fund. Instead, any gain or loss is realized when you sell the ETF. Cost ETFs generally have lower operating expenses than mutual funds because most ETFs are not actively managed and, therefore, do not incur the internal costs of buying and selling securities. Similar to other investments available in the marketplace, there may be sales commissions associated with the purchase and sale of ETFs. 1Diversification cannot assure a profit or protect against losses in the fund. Connect with a Financial Professional Find a Financial Professional ZIP Code or Name Contact Us PLANNING Building your financial pyramid A financial pyramid prioritizes financial goals: college and retirement savings, debt repayment, and insurance needs. Build your pyramid with MassMutual now. Learn More Why MassMutual? About Us ETFs are subject to market fluctuation and the risks associated with their underlying securities and are subject to management fees and other expenses. There can be no guarantee that any investment product or strategy will provide positive performance over time. Securities offered through registered representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC® (www.SIPC.org) and FINRA (www.FINRA.org) and a MassMutual subsidiary, 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001. Get the latest insurance, retirement, and financial planning news. Footer Links Accounts Login Sign Up Digital Access FAQs Claims Billing and Payments Forms Company About MassMutual Blog Careers Contact Us U.S. & International Affiliates Financial Strength Sustainability Web Accessibility Solutions For Individuals & Families For Employers For Institutions Privacy & Security Privacy & Security Center Information for Policyholders Product/Fund Performance & Regulatory Documents Disaster Relief Domestic Violence Hotline Modal Charge Disclosure and APR Calculator For Financial Professionals MassMutual Strategic Distributors Worksite Microsite FieldNet AnnuityWeb C&L Express Follow Us Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Linkedin Visit us on Twitter Mass Mutual ©2021 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual®), Springfield, MA 01111-0001. All rights reserved. Sitemap Terms of Use Privacy CRN202307-209911