Adam Laird: Bond ETFs can be more liquid than their underlying investments

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ETFs have not seen the liquidity problems in Europe that have hit other types of investments, such as some property vehicles post-Brexit, Adam Laird tells Professional Adviser's sister title Investment Week

Partner insight Many investors have questioned liquidity levels within the bond universe as well as fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recently. As many bonds do not trade often, there is a fear that if investors run for the door, markets could freeze which could mean bonds funds are suspended as well as ETFs. However, Adam Laird, head of ETF strategy for Northern Europe at Lyxor ETF argues ETFs have not seen the liquidity problems in Europe that have hit other types of investments, such as some property vehicles in the aftermath of the 2016 Brexit vote.  "ETFs are often ...

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