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In two unrelated papers, we examine different aspects of mutual fund performance and otherissues. In the first chapter, we look at exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and how they differ fromindex funds in performance and tracking error. Using daily data and a more comprehensivesample than past...

In two unrelated papers, we examine different aspects of mutual fund performance and other issues. In the first chapter, we look at exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and how they differ from index funds in performance and tracking error. Using daily data and a more comprehensive sample than past...

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