An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund that tracks the performance of a collection of underlying assets, such as shares, commodities or bonds. Trading throughout the day on an exchange, an ETF lets you follow the performance of a whole sector, theme, or index through a single instrument.

With CMC Markets Canada, you trade ETFs as contracts for difference (CFDs). This means you speculate on whether an ETF’s price will rise or fall. You don't buy the ETF, and you don't own any shares in the fund or the assets it holds.