Special Report

Exchange Traded Funds

‘Do good’ intentions boost ESG funds. Plus: when to hold and when to fold thematic funds; watchdogs split on crypto and inverse risk; demand for advisory services rises; China cross-listings signal demand

Thematic ETFs require good timing as well as conviction
Investors need to know when to hold and when to fold
ETFs: how to balance freedom and investor protection? Disclose the downside
Retail regulation is essential but over-prescriptive rules risk penalising poorer consumers
‘Do good’ investors drive demand for tailored ETFs
Solid returns on many ESG-themed vehicles during pandemic has bolstered inflows
Crypto ETF assets treble as investors take risks
Regulators and advisers are divided on digital currency and ‘inverse’ funds
Demand for advice rises as not all investors go it alone
Alongside a surge in retail share trading, traditional and ‘robo’ advice is being sought
Stimulus fears boost demand for ETF havens from inflation
A pickup in consumer prices has pushed more investors to look at hedging funds
Commodity traders ponder next move in ‘supercycle’ debate
ETF investors must judge whether prices will stay elevated
Chinese cross-listing fund shines light on surging demand
ETF listings on the mainland and Hong Kong accelerate from low base