As investors have become more and more educated on the advantages of ETFs over traditional actively-managed mutual funds, billions of dollars have flowed into these funds, and ETFs have evolved from a cult following to a mainstream investment vehicle. Driven by the success of “plain vanilla” ETFs that offer exposure to well-known, broad-based equity and bond indexes, ETF issuers have expanded their product offerings to provide investors exposure to nearly every corner of the investable market. While many of these ETFs cover sectors such as technology and financials, others, such as timber ETFs are far less traditional. But these funds may still be a valuable addition to many portfolios. [click to continue…]
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