ETFs have increased in popularity over the past few decades, originally focusing on passive strategies but nowadays also branching out into more complex and actively managed strategies. The main differences between investing in ETFs and other investment vehicles are essentially the way they are traded and structured. This gives ETFs advantages such as increased liquidity and transparency, but also gives rise to disadvantages, such as potential differences in the way they are taxed. Considering the plethora of ETFs available, careful consideration as to whether any particular ETF gives the highlighted advantages or disadvantages is required.