29.10.2013 - ETF investors demonstrate appetite for commodities, reveals Barclays Stockbrokers
Data from Barclays Stockbrokers, a leading execution-only broker, has revealed that while UK-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to dominate client ETF purchases in September, the month also saw an increase in demand for commodities-based products. During the month, 50% of the top ten ETF purchases made by clients of Barclays Stockbrokers were UK focused. Impressively, the £4.9 billion iShares FTSE 100 ETF (ISF), issued by ETF juggernaut iShares, part of investment giant BlackRock, stayed in top spot as the most purchased ETF for the month – a position it has been in for the 18th week in a row this year...............................................Full Article: Source
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