The rise & rise of Exchange Traded Funds (& where to next for ETFs)
Genevieve Wood
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Genevieve Wood
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According to a recent report by BetaShares/Investment Trends, Australian investors continue to move out of managed funds and direct shares into ETFs.
The number of Australians invested in ETFs grew 37% over the past year, with 41% of investors holding an ETF through an SMSF. Globally, 2015 was the biggest year on record for money leaving actively managed funds for index funds and ETFs.
From the simple index tracking, to fixed income, to the 'actively managed' and more recently, thematic ETFs (as seen with BetaShares 'FUEL')...the ETF phenomenon is only going to get bigger and more innovative.
So why are ETFs so popular for investors and investment managers, and what's next for ETFs?