What are ETFs and can I paper trade them?
ETFs are exchange-traded funds you buy and sell like a stock. Learn what they are and how to practise trading ETFs on Nifty Paper Trade.
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a basket of assets — an index, gold, a sector — that trades on the exchange like a single stock. Buy one unit and you own a slice of the whole basket. Nifty Paper Trade includes popular Indian ETFs so you can practise trading them with live prices and virtual money.
Common Indian ETFs you can practise
- NIFTYBEES — tracks the NIFTY 50
- BANKBEES — tracks the banking index
- GOLDBEES / SILVERBEES — track gold / silver
- JUNIORBEES, ITBEES, PHARMABEES and more sector/index ETFs
Why trade ETFs?
- Instant diversification — one buy gives broad exposure.
- Simple — no strikes or expiry like options; they trade like a stock.
- Lower cost than buying every underlying stock.
FAQ
How is an ETF different from a stock?
A stock is one company; an ETF holds many (an index, sector or commodity) in one tradable unit.
How is an ETF different from a mutual fund?
An ETF trades live on the exchange all day like a stock; a mutual fund is priced once daily.
Which ETFs can I trade here?
Popular ones like NIFTYBEES, BANKBEES, GOLDBEES, SILVERBEES and more — see how to trade ETFs.