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JANKOVÁ, Z. A Performance Comparison of mutual funds and ETF. Mendel University in Brno, 2017. Diploma thesis. The diploma thesis is focused on performance comparison of open-end mutual funds and ETF. Selected funds are separated by region USA, World, European and Emerging markets equities. Funds are analyzed in the practical part for the period between 2007 and 2016. The first part introduced defines notion of collective investment, advantages and disadvantages. Funds are analyzed in the terms of return, risk, cost and including foreing exchange risk.

This thesis deals with exchange traded funds (ETFs). The theoretical part is focused on familiarization with the issue from a broader perspective in the form of collective investment characteristics, leading through the current trends in this area. This part is followed by chapter about ETF, including specific areas. Selected classic and leveraged ETFs are analyzed in the practical part for the period between 2010 and 2015. Funds are analyzed on the basis of NAV in the terms of return and risk represented by selected indicators. Results are commented in a broader context in summary and discussion chapter as well as recommendations.