没有asset的，就凭一张嘴。

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The main difference between ETNs (Exchange-Traded Notes) and ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) lies in structure, risk, and tax treatment. Here’s a clear comparison:

Feature	ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)	ETN (Exchange-Traded Note)
Structure	A fund that holds a basket of securities (stocks, bonds, etc.)	A debt instrument issued by a bank; doesn’t hold actual assets
Backed By	Physical assets (e.g., stocks in the S&P 500)	The credit of the issuing bank (credit risk)
Credit Risk	No issuer credit risk (you own the assets)	Yes – if the issuer defaults, you may lose your investment
Tracking Error	May have small tracking errors vs. index	Generally less tracking error (no need to buy/sell assets)
Dividends	Pass through dividends from underlying assets	No dividend payments (returns reflected in price change)
Tax Treatment	Dividends taxed annually; capital gains when sold	Treated like debt instruments; often tax-deferred until sale
Liquidity	High (most ETFs)	Varies depending on ETN issuance and market interest
Leverage/Inverses	Available	Also available; ETNs often used for complex strategies (e.g., commodities, volatility)

 

Summary:

 

 

• Choose an ETF if you want actual asset ownership and lower credit risk.
• Choose an ETN if you’re looking for exposure to hard-to-access markets (like volatility or commodities) and are comfortable with the credit risk of the issuing bank.

 

 

Let me know if you’re comparing specific ETFs or ETNs — I can give a side-by-side breakdown.