Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
ETFs are funds that are traded on the stock exchange. They are affordable alternatives to mutual funds.
Gives you the flexibility of a share and the diversification of a mutual fund
Provides an opportunity to invest in an index, a sector or a commodity
An affordable alternative to mutual funds
You can buy exchange traded funds through our online equity trading service.
Why invest in exchange traded funds - ETFs?
There are several benefits associated with investing in ETFs. The most obvious benefits are:
- You can invest in markets you otherwise would not have had access to
- ETFs are often cheaper than ordinary mutual funds
- The price is set there and then, you know the price of the fund units as you buy.
ETFs give you access to markets you could not otherwise invest in as a non-professional
By investing in ETFs, you can expose yourself to both Norwegian and international equity indices, or in different commodity indices. In an ETF, you as an investor get value development equivalent to the return of the relevant index. If, for example, you invest in an index for US property shares, you get a return that reflects an increase or decrease in the US property market.
We offer ETFs in a range of asset classes, such as equities, real estate and commodities. You can see the full list in our equity trading service. You’ll get a complete overview in our equity trading service.
What is an ETF?
ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund, which in Norwegian is called a “børsnotert fond”. ETFs give you the flexibility of share and the diversification of mutual funds. Units in an ETF are traded just like shares, and the price is set on the spot. An ETF can invest in everything from commodities to different equity indices.
Who are ETFs suitable for?
Exchange Traded Funds are suitable for anyone who:
- wants to spread their risk, in a cost-effective way;
- wants to invest in markets which are otherwise difficult to get access to;
- wants to avoid the risk related to investing in individual companies.
Investing in an ETF is more affordable than investing in actively managed mutual funds. Investing in an ETF is also a good option if you want to invest in a certain commodity market, or in an international stock market.
How can you find an ETF that suits you?
Trym G. Smedsrud tells you how to find an ETF that fits your investment strategy. Norwegian audio with English subtitles.
International ETFs give you access to international markets
Exchange-traded funds are suitable for people who want to invest outside of Norway but who do not want to invest in individual shares.
To trade international ETFs, you must be a customer of our online equity trading service and be registered for trading on international stock exchanges. You do this inside our equity trading service after you are registered as a customer (on "My profile").
Click the button below to get an overview of which ETFs we offer in different markets.
The difference between index funds and ETFs
An index fund offered by an asset management company and an ETF traded on the stock exchange has several similarities. Both fund types consist of several securities that follow the price development of an underlying index. At the same time, there are two crucial differences between index funds and ETFs:
- How shares are priced
- Automatic vs. a certain degree of management
An important difference between an ETF and a mutual fund (index fund) is the pricing of the shares. When you buy shares in index funds you buy at an unknown price, because the manager trade its shares once a day after the markets are closed. The ETF, in turn, is priced by supply and demand in the market on a continuous basis throughout the trading day. The price you enter a purchase at, is the price you pay.
Another difference is that in an index fund, there will be a certain level of exclusion of environmentally hostile and unethical companies (ESG adjustments). In an EFT, no companies are excluded – the ETF gives you a piece of every company that the index is made up of.
Would you like to invest in the Oslo Stock Exchange benchmark index ? In that case, the DNB OBX ETF is a good option.
Buy DNB OBX – invest in the benchmark index on the Oslo Stock Exchange
Our own exchange traded fund DNB OBX is linked to the benchmark index on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OBX). DNB OBX is tied to the benchmark index on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OBX). The benchmark index, and the ETF, will always consist of the 25 most traded shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange over the previous six months.
Questions and answers about ETFs
How risky is an ETF?
The risk will vary from low to high. This is because the different ETFs are linked to different markets and underlying products. The risk of the underlying securities may also vary over time. We therefore recommend that you familiarise yourself with the features of the product before making a purchase. Read more about risk in financial instruments here.
Our prices and terms and conditions
Securities trading is subject to strict rules. We’ve gathered all our terms and conditions onto one page. Here you will find our obligations as an investment firm. In addition, you’ll find information on what you, as a customer, are obliged to familiarise yourself with, and what our services cost.
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