What are ETFs or exchange-traded funds? In Clo Bare’s Investing 101 series, she works on demystifying the stock market so folks like yourself can understand, invest, and get some of that sweet, sweet, passive income. In this post, Clo Bare breaks down exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by explaining what they are, the different types of ETFs, how they make you money, the benefits, and the drawbacks.