Global ETF Fee War Accelerates as New Ground Is Broken in the U.S.

The video discusses the booming real estate sector, driven by the Fed pause and tax changes, leading to significant inflows into REITs. It highlights the impact of fee wars in the ETF market, where some funds now pay investors to hold them. The discussion also covers the disruption in the advisory business due to these fee wars and potential conflicts of interest, as firms like JP Morgan and Vanguard navigate these changes.

What is one reason the real estate sector is performing well this year?

• Increase in technology stocks

• Fed pause leading to lower interest rates

• Decrease in communication sector investments

• Rise in global oil prices

How do changes in US Treasury yields affect ETF flows?

• Yields only affect stock market investments

• Higher yields lead to more ETF investments

• Lower yields lead to more ETF investments

• Yields have no impact on ETF flows

What tax change in 2017 made REITs more attractive to retail investors?

• Increase in capital gains tax

• Reduction in corporate tax rates

• 20% of REIT income became tax-free

• Introduction of a new property tax

What is a recent trend in the ETF market regarding fees?

• Standardization of fees across all ETFs

• Introduction of negative fees

• Elimination of all fees

• Increase in management fees

Why are some financial advisors concerned about their 1% fee?

• Increase in regulatory requirements

• Competition from cheaper advisory services

• Clients are demanding higher fees

• Lack of investment options

What potential conflict of interest is discussed regarding JP Morgan?

• Investing in foreign markets

• Using in-house funds for clients

• Charging high transaction fees

• Avoiding technology stocks

How have robo-advisors like Betterment impacted the advisory industry?

• Increased reliance on human advisors

• Limited investment options

• Reduced cost of portfolio management

• Increased advisory fees