ETFs and Open-End Mutual Funds – An Overview of Product Differences, Similarities and Operational Nuances

Event Highlights

• An overview of ETFs, including a brief evolution of the product range and how the ETF operating model differs from that of traditional open-end mutual funds
• In depth review of ETF transfer agents, custodians, authorized participants, and DTCC support
• Explanation of the creation and redemption process for ETF shares, including an overview of the primary and secondary markets
• Review of basket creation and portfolio composition files
• Overview of how ETFs are priced, including a review of indicative intra-day pricing

Throughout this discussion, panelists will be focused on contrasting these specifics to those of open-end mutual funds.

This webinar is ideal for professionals in operations, compliance and fund administration and anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of ETF operations.

This event is open to ICI member firms only and closed to the media.

Materials

• Archive Recording

Speakers