Why your 401(k) might not have ETFs

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are smart investment picks for many reasons, including portfolio diversification, their lower risk and transparency. And, ETFs often have lower fees vs. mutual funds and can trade on exchanges like stocks. 

Although there are significant benefits of ETFs, there are also technological barriers for companies that manage the plans, which can prevent ETFs from being intertwined in 401(k)s. 

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