New ETFs Are Launching Fast. Proceed With Caution
Notes de l’épisode
New exchange-traded funds are sprouting up quickly. In 2025, more than 1,000 ETFs launched. The crop included promising funds as well as those taking on unnecessary risks. The field could expand soon to include hundreds of riskier ETFs. As investment choices evolve, how can everyday investors spot what’s a good fit for their portfolio? Dan Sotiroff is the associate director of US passive strategies research for Morningstar.
New ETFs with Sensible Investment Approaches Are Becoming Harder to Find
On this episode:
00:00:00 Welcome
00:01:11 How ETFs have evolved since the 1990s
00:02:38 New ETF trends and how providers compete
00:07:34 Risks and costs behind leveraged and inverse ETFs
00:11:04 Promising new ETFs worth a look
00:12:21 What to watch out for
00:13:13 Key takeaways for evaluating new ETFs
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