So far in 2011 there have been more than 200 exchange-traded products launched which brings the ETF line-up close to the 1,300 mark. Over the last few years, the exposure accessible through ETFs has become increasingly ‘granular', says ETF Database.
While some of the new products are ‘plain vanilla’ funds linked to well known indices, the majority of new additions offer targeted exposure to specific markets or sectors or more complex investment strategies involving multiple asset classes or sub-classes. The ETF coverage map is becoming more and more complete as investors now have at least one option for accessing many of the world’s most important economies. Recent launches have included Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY), a Fertiliser/Potash ETF (SOIL), and an Ireland ETF (EIRL). ETF Database points out that two years ago complaints sta...
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