US-listed ETF flows shine even as investment returns tank
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US markets are in line to deliver their worst performance since 1937 in terms of the return on a 60/40 equity/bond portfolio, yet US-listed ETFs are on track for the second-highest full-year inflows on record.
“Despite market volatility and a darkening economic outlook, the inflows into ETF volumes are remarkable, with some of the highest profile ETFs seeing sharp acceleration in funds in the face of overwhelming equity weakness,” said Jeffrey O’Connor, head of market structure for the Americas at electronic trading network Liquidnet.
This story originally appeared on: Financial Times - Author:Steve Johnson
