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Websites for Exchange-Traded Funds

General websites and fund sponsor sites where you can find ETF prospectuses, performance information, tracking error and other reports.

by AAII Staff | August 2011

Finding timely data on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is becoming increasingly important as more investors are looking to these investments for their diversification benefits and low cost. Prospectuses, performance information, tracking error, and other reports be downloaded at the ETF sponsor sites.

General Websites

Morningstar.com
www.morningstar.com

For some time now, Morningstar.com has arguably been the most robust website for funds, including exchange-traded funds. Data on ETFs rivals that presented for mutual funds, including quotes, charts, performance statistics, ratings and risk figures, and fees and expenses. A performance table allows users to sort ETFs by return for various time frames. An ETF screener is also available for free. Morningstar.com offers analyst research and commentary for premium subscribers, as well as a Quickrank tool that calculates a fair value estimate for the ETF.

SmartMoney.com
www.smartmoney.com

SmartMoney.com provides data similar to that found at Morningstar.com, plus several tools specifically for ETFs. An ETF map shows the price performance and volume for the day (or whichever time frame you specify). The ETF Compare tool allows users to view several ETFs side by side, and an ETF screener is also available. All the tools are Java-based and free of charge.

ETF Trends
www.etftrends.com

ETFTrends.com presents news stories and analysis about individual ETFs and market trends. The site also provides fundamental data on each ETF, as well as the ETF prospectus and fact sheet. The ETF “Analyzer” works exactly like a screener. Premium members also have access to model ETF portfolios, email alerts and customized pages.

Fund Sponsor Sites

Discussion

Megan from CA posted over 14 years ago:

Which sites give tracking error without a paid subscription?


John c from CO posted over 14 years ago:

Another site I find very useful is www.etfresearchcenter.com which does bottom up valuations and forward looking valuations on many etfs.


Charles from IL posted over 14 years ago:

John - Take a look at the fund's websites. ProShares, for instance, discusses how compounding impacts the returns realized by its leveraged and inverse funds. - Charles Rotblut


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