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Click the fund symbols above to view standardized performance current to the most recent calendar quarter end, and performance current to the most recent month end.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, is no guarantee of future results and may not provide an adequate basis for evaluating the performance potential of the product over varying market conditions or economic cycles. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quotes. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Before investing in an ETF, be sure to carefully consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other important information, please click on the Prospectus link. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
ETFs are baskets of securities that may track a sector-specific, country-specific, or a narrow/broad-market index. ETFs trade on an exchange like a stock. ETFs are subject to risk similar to those of their underlying securities, including, but not limited to, market, sector, or industry risks, and those regarding short-selling and margin account maintenance. Commission fees typically apply.
A few exchange traded notes (ETNs) are included in the ETF Market Center list generated by Morningstar Associates. ETNs are not funds and are not registered investment companies. ETNs are not secured debt and most do not provide principal protection. ETNs involve credit risk. The repayment of the principal, any interest, and the payment of any returns at maturity or upon redemption depend on the issuer's ability to pay. The market value of an ETN may be impacted if the issuer's credit rating is downgraded. ETNs may be subject to specific sector or industry risks. Leveraged and inverse ETNs are subject to substantial volatility risk and other unique risks including leverage, derivatives, and complex investment strategies that should be understood before investing. ETNs containing components traded in foreign currencies are also subject to foreign exchange risk. ETNs may have call features that allow the issuer to call the ETN. A call right by an issuer may adversely affect the value of the notes.
Risks of Commodity ETFs
Commodity ETFs may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity. Commodity ETFs may be subject to greater volatility than traditional ETFs and may not be suitable for all investors. Unique risk factors of a commodity fund may include, but are not limited to the fund's use of aggressive investment techniques such as derivatives, options, forward contracts, correlation or inverse correlation, market price variance risk and leverage.
Commodity ETFs may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity. Commodity ETFs may be subject to greater volatility than traditional ETFs and may not be suitable for all investors. Unique risk factors of a commodity fund may include, but are not limited to the fund's use of aggressive investment techniques such as derivatives, options, forward contracts, correlation or inverse correlation, market price variance risk and leverage.
Risks of Currency ETFs
The value of the shares of a currency exchange traded product relates directly to the value of the foreign currency held by the particular product. This creates a concentration risk associated with fluctuations in the price of the applicable foreign currency. Unique risk factors of a foreign currency include national debt levels and trade deficits, domestic and foreign inflation rates, domestic and foreign interest rates, investment and trading activities of institutions and global or regional political, economic or financial events and situations. Currency products may not be suitable for all investors. Many currency products are not investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.For a more complete discussion of risk factors applicable to each currency product, carefully read the particular product's prospectus.
The value of the shares of a currency exchange traded product relates directly to the value of the foreign currency held by the particular product. This creates a concentration risk associated with fluctuations in the price of the applicable foreign currency. Unique risk factors of a foreign currency include national debt levels and trade deficits, domestic and foreign inflation rates, domestic and foreign interest rates, investment and trading activities of institutions and global or regional political, economic or financial events and situations. Currency products may not be suitable for all investors. Many currency products are not investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.For a more complete discussion of risk factors applicable to each currency product, carefully read the particular product's prospectus.
Risks of Bond ETFs
Investments in bond funds are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Bonds and bond funds will typically decrease in value as interest rates rise.
Investments in bond funds are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Bonds and bond funds will typically decrease in value as interest rates rise.
Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Ratings: The Overall Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10- year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating Metrics. Morningstar, Inc. is an independent publisher of mutual fund research and ratings. Ratings reflect a fund's risk-adjusted 3-, 5-, and 10-year total returns, including any sales charge. A Fund is rated against all other funds in its category. 5 stars are assigned to the top 10%; 4 stars to the next 22.5%; 3 stars to the next 35%; 2 stars to the next 22.5%; and 1 star to the bottom 10%. Morningstar only rates funds with at least a 3-year history.
Morningstar Associates, LLC is a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. The commission-free ETFs selected by Morningstar Associates have been derived from a universe of ETFs made available through TD Ameritrade. Both the universe of ETFs defined by TD Ameritrade and the commission-free ETFs selected by Morningstar Associates are subject to change without notice. Morningstar Associates does not warrant this information to be accurate, complete or timely. Morningstar Associates is not responsible for any damages or losses arising from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Particular commission-free ETFs may not be appropriate investments for you under your circumstances, and there may be other ETFs or investment options offered by TD Ameritrade that are more suitable. Neither Morningstar Associates nor Morningstar, Inc. is affiliated with TD Ameritrade and its affiliates.
Research and planning tools are obtained by unaffiliated third party sources deemed reliable by TD Ameritrade. However, TD Ameritrade does not guarantee accuracy and completeness, and makes no warranties with respect to results to be obtained from their use.
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