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Q. What is an ETF?

ETF stands for Exchange-Traded fund. Exchange-Traded means you can buy and sell ETFs on public stock exchanges like the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange. In this context, a fund is a bundle of assets (usually stocks, bonds and/or cash).…

Q. What is a fractional share?

Fractional shares are pieces of a whole share. Stash lets you purchase fractional shares of ETFs and single stocks to help create a diversified portfolio. Fractional shares offer investors the chance to own a piece of a stock or investment in a specific industry with a smaller amount of money than they’d need to buy a full share.…
Q. What is a ‘fund name’?

We give each ETF (exchange traded fund) available to purchase a clear, Stash-specific name so that it’s easier to understand what you’re investing in. For example, the Do the Right Thing Fund, as it’s known on Stash, is really called the iShares MSCI USA ESG Select Fund.…

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