Published on 24 Mar 2024 on Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance
20 Best Websites and Blogs For ETF Research
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Since the launch of the first United States ETF in 1993, these financial instruments have evolved significantly. Several trends are expected to fuel the continued growth of ETFs, potentially propelling global ETF assets to $14 trillion by the end of 2024. Investors are now displaying strong bullish sentiment towards bonds, marking the highest level of optimism since the Global Financial Crisis, according to a recent Bank of America survey. The survey reveals a significant shift as investors favor bonds over cash, resulting in the largest overweight positions in bonds since 2009. Notably, bond ETFs have attracted 43% of all ETF flows, surpassing their 20% share of total ETF assets.
Similarly, in 2023, active ETFs experienced significant growth, particularly in the United States, where they attracted substantial flows despite having relatively smaller assets under management (AUM). This surge in interest is evident with new active ETF launches and mutual fund-to-ETF conversions over the past year. A PwC survey of ETF leaders indicates a strong expectation of continued demand for active ETFs in the coming years. About 76% of respondents anticipate "significant" active ETF demand in the next two to three years, positioning the U.S. as the second-highest region globally, with 82% of Canadian leaders expecting significant demand. Another PwC survey indicates optimistic expectations for the growth of global ETF assets under management. Approximately 70% of respondents anticipate that the ETF AUM will reach $15 trillion or more by June 30, 2027. Furthermore, nearly one-third of respondents (29%) hold a more bullish outlook, projecting that ETF AUM will more than double to at least $18 trillion by the same date. These projections indicate a compound annual growth rate of 11.77% and 15.92%, respectively.