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However, fewer exchange-traded fund investors get such an annual tax bill relative to those holding mutual funds. ETFs have these tax benefits due to "in-kind" transactions, experts said.

The distinction of being the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) is often given to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) launched by State Street Global Advisors on Jan. 22, 1993.

However, fewer exchange-traded fund investors get such an annual tax bill relative to those holding mutual funds. ETFs have these tax benefits due to "in-kind" transactions, experts said.