- Simple to trade anytime during market hours
- Diversification with a single trade
- Liquidity and transparency
- Lower cost/expense ratio than mutual funds
- Flexibility: can be pledged for margin
- Tax-efficient (Equity ETFs: STCG 15%, LTCG 10% above ₹1 lakh; Debt/Commodity ETFs taxed as per rules)
- Trading options: limit orders, stop-loss orders