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ETFs are funds traded on the stock exchange. ETFs are funds that are traded on an exchange. They are affordable alternatives to regular mutual funds.
An affordable alternative to mutual funds
Gives you the opportunity to invest in an index, sector or commodity
Easily traded through our online equity trading service
Exchange-traded funds can be bought via our equity trading service.
Why invest in an exchange-traded fund – an ETF?
Listed funds (ETFs) give you the best of two worlds: The flexibility of a share and the risk spread of a mutual fund In other words, an ETF is a fund listed on the stock exchange, just like shares. The fact that a fund has been traded on stock exchange means that the value of the fund will change in line with the index the fund reflects.
ETFs give you access to markets you could not otherwise invest in as a non-professional
By investing in ETFs, you can expose yourself to both Norwegian and international stock indices, or commodity indices, for different markets. In the ETF, as an investor, you get value development similar to the return on the index in question. If, for example, you invest in an index for US property shares, you get a return that reflects the US property market.
We offer ETFs in a range of asset classes, such as equities, real estate and commodities. You can see the full list in our equity trading service. You’ll get a complete overview in our equity trading service Read more about ETFs in the FAQs section further down the page.
Who are ETFs suitable for?
Exchange Traded Funds are suitable for anyone who:
- wants to spread their risk, in a cost-effective way;
- wants to invest in markets which are otherwise difficult to get access to;
- wants to avoid the risk related to investing in individual companies.
Investing in an ETF is more affordable than investing in actively managed mutual funds. Investing in an ETF is also a good option if you want to invest in a certain commodity market, or in an international stock market.
International ETFs make it simple and affordable to invest internationally.
International ETFs give you access to international markets
Exchange-traded funds are suitable for people who want to invest outside of Norway but who do not want to invest in individual shares.
To trade international ETFs, you must be a customer of our online equity trading service and be registered for trading on international stock exchanges. You do this inside our equity trading service after you are registered as a customer (on "My profile").
Click the button below to get an overview of which ETFs we offer in different markets.
Here you can search our ETFs
The difference between index funds and ETFs
An index fund offered by a management company and an ETF traded on an exchange have several similarities. Both types of funds consist of securities that follow the price movements of an underlying index. At the same time, there are two key differences between an index fund and an ETF:
- How shares are priced
- Automatic vs. a certain degree of management
An important difference between an ETF and a mutual fund (index fund) is in how the shares are priced. When you buy shares of an index fund, you buy them at an unknown price, because the manager buys their shares once a day after the market is closed. The ETF on the other hand is priced according to supply and demand in the market throughout the trading day. The buy price you enter is the price you pay.
Another difference is that in an index fund, there will be a certain level of exclusion of environmentally hostile and unethical companies (ESG adjustments). In an EFT, no companies are excluded – the ETF gives you a piece of every company that the index is made up of.
Would you like to invest in the Oslo Stock Exchange benchmark index ? In that case, the DNB OBX ETF is a good option.
Buy DNB OBX – invest in the benchmark index on the Oslo Stock Exchange
Our own exchange traded fund DNB OBX is linked to the benchmark index on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OBX). DNB OBX is tied to the benchmark index on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OBX). The benchmark index, and the ETF, will always consist of the 25 most traded shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange over the previous six months.
Read more about DNB OBX
Questions and answers about ETFs
What is an exchange-traded fund, an ETF?
An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a mutual fund that you can trade on the stock exchange. These mutual funds can consist of shares or other securities that follow the price of an underlying index.
By trading ETFs, you can get exposure to shares, indices, currencies and commodities just as easily as you trade a share.
Some of the products give you both short and long exposure to the underlying asset, as well as increased exposure through gearing.
What is the difference between and ETF and a mutual fund?
You can buy normal funds, or mutual funds, directly from your bank or from a mutual fund provider. Mutual funds are managed, either passively (index funds) or actively, by a portfolio manager.
Even index funds, passively managed funds, will often involve a small element of management. Unethical and environmentally hostile companies will for example be removed. An index fund is hence not exactly the same as the index it measures itself against, but slightly adapted. However, an ETF that invests in an index will contain all of the companies in the index – no companies are excluded.
Because an ETF is a completely passive reflection of a share index or price index, these funds are usually also cheaper than mutual funds.
Where can I find the ETFs that DNB offers?
You will find the selection of Norwegian and international ETFs in the online equity trading servicethe online equity trading service. When you log in, click on the summary page in the online equity trading service and then on ‘Markets and Prices’.
Several of the ETFs are registered on foreign stock exchanges. In order to trade on foreign stock exchanges, you must sign an agreement on foreign deposits.
This agreement can be signed by clicking on ‘My profile’ and selecting ‘Securities - Foreign’.
What does it cost to buy and sell ETFs?
To buy and sell ETFs, you pay brokerage fees in the same way as when buying shares. The brokerage fee is the same but varies for the different marketplaces.
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Is there a minimum amount for buying ETFs?
The minimum amount for buying an ETF is the price of one share in the ETF in question. If, for example, the ETF is trading for NOK 67, the minimum amount will be the same.
What is a commodity ETF?
A commodity ETF has commodities as the underlying index, which could be, for example, oil, electricity or gold.
If you believe a rise or fall in commodity prices is coming, you can buy a commodity ETF that is invested in the commodity you want. The value of the ETF will vary with the price fluctuation in the commodity that the fund has invested in.
Which types of commodity ETFs can I buy through DNB?
You will find a summary by clicking through to the summary page in the online equity trading service and then choosing ‘Market and Prices’. Here you can use the search function to find the products in question.
How can I follow the changes in value?
Under the ‘Portfolio and Orders’ tab, you will be able to follow the price changes of the ETFs.
How can I buy and sell in purely practical terms?
ETFs are traded in the online equity trading service in your online bank, in exactly the same way as a share.
Here is an explanation of how to buy.
Can I buy and sell ETFs at any time of the day?
You can place your order 24 hours a day, but it will only be executed during the exchange’s opening hours, which are 09:00–16:25 Monday to Friday (applies to the Oslo Stock Exchange).
You will find the opening hours of the other stock exchanges we offer for trading under international shares.
How risky is an ETF?
The risk will vary from low to high. This is because the different ETFs are linked to different markets and underlying products. The risk of the underlying securities may also vary over time. We therefore recommend that you familiarise yourself with the features of the product before making a purchase. Read more about risk in financial instruments here.
Our prices and terms and conditions
Securities trading is subject to strict rules. We’ve gathered all our terms and conditions onto one page. Here you will find our obligations as an investment firm. In addition, you’ll find information on what you, as a customer, are obliged to familiarise yourself with, and what our services cost.
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