12.06.2015 - ETFs Having Another Strong Year as World Economy Improves
Exchange-traded funds are on track for another strong year, with year-to-date inflows totaling $72.5 billion. This year's inflows, which have pushed industry assets to more than $2.12 trillion, are more than simply about investors fearful of single stock risk, said David Mazza, head of research at SPDR ETFs and SSgA Funds at State Street Global Advisors. "It's also just the growth of the ETF industry," said Mazza. "It continues because of the diversification benefits," including liquidity and transparency, offered by buying these bundles of stocks that track particular indexes or sectors...............................................Full Article: Source
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