10 Strange But True Facts About The ETF Industry

As ETFs have burst on to the scene in recent years, just about every serious investor and professional money manager has taken a crash course in exchange-traded products, becoming familiar with the countless benefits and nuances of these products. Features such as enhanced transparency, upgraded tax efficiency, and low costs are generally well known at this point, as are the tickers of many of the more popular exchange-traded products [see also Bright Spots In The ETF Landscape: Five Funds Holding Their Value In A Wild 2011]. But even if you’re up to date on the latest developments in the ETF industry, odds are that there is quite a bit you don’t know about exchange-traded funds (and the various ETF cousins out there). Here are ten facts about the ETF industry that may seem a bit hard to believe: 1. Surprising Active ETF Leader As of September 30, active ETF assets [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: September ETF Data: Back Below $1 Trillion Ten New Years’ Resolutions For ETF Investors GDX vs. GDXJ: A Better Way To Play Gold? January ETF Data: Industry Springs A Leak Alternatives To The 20 Most Popular ETFs