In this era, there are many ETFs (exchange-traded funds) covering different asset class, investing styles, themes, sectors, and geographies. Adding to the complexities are tax implications for investing in ETFs of different domiciles. With so much choice, how do you as an investor pick the right one? In summary, here are the few criteria you might want to use to pick the right ETF:

• Asset class
• Broad market or sector-specific
• Active or passive
• Domicile (tax implications)

Just to add that these criteria could apply to mutual funds as well. The main difference between mutual funds and ETFs is accessibility. You can invest in ETFs easily through any broker that provides access to the exchange the ETF is listed on. In contrast, mutual funds are distributed through financial institutions. Asset class First and foremost, you need to decide what underlying asset class you’d like to invest in. The most common mainstrea...