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Creation Unit

Large blocks of shares in an ETF, typically 50,000 shares or more, usually sold in in-kind exchanges to Authorized Participants.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Creation Unit [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

Large blocks of shares in an ETF, typically 50,000 shares or more, usually sold in in-kind exchanges to Authorized Participants. [1]

Source-supported connections

Creation Unit → Mentioned in the official explanation → Authorized Participants [1]

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What does Creation Unit mean in the cited reference?

Large blocks of shares in an ETF, typically 50,000 shares or more, usually sold in in-kind exchanges to Authorized Participants. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Creation Unit ↗

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