Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are often used by investors as a hassle-free way of tracking the whole stock market. You get the benefit of spreading investment risk across an entire market or sector, with no stamp duty on your purchases, and typically, lower management charges than you'd pay in a tracker fund. And all these advantages with the simplicity of buying just one share.

You can buy and sell ETFs with The Share Centre by following a few straightforward steps:

The first step is to choose your ETFs. The Share Centre helps you do this with three ways to search.

• Country or region: ETFs enable you to invest in markets around the globe, from the UK to the US. And emerging economies, too.
• Asset type: invest in equities, gilts, or by property.
• Risk: choose your preferred ETF according to the level of risk involved. Simply 'filter' them by low, medium or high risk.

If you're still not sure which type of ETF (or any other type of investment) fits the bill, use our Investor Profiles to help you further. And remember, once you open an account with The Share Centre, you'll have direct access to our in-house experts. That way you can discuss exactly what you want from your investments, and the best way to meet your future aims.

If you don't already have an account with us, opening one can be quick and easy. You can open a Share Account (or ISA) online, pay-in money via your debit card and be up and running in minutes. We've other types of accounts available too - you'll find full details in Our Services.