ETF Trading Survey: Liquidity Improving, Trade Sizes Growing

The video discusses a comprehensive report on global ETF trading, highlighting key findings from a survey of 296 institutional investors. It covers the perception of ETF liquidity, reasons for trading ETFs, and the importance of competitive pricing. The report indicates a growing confidence in ETF liquidity and a shift towards using ETFs for asset allocation. Competitive pricing is a major factor in selecting trading partners, and the video concludes with a positive outlook for the future growth of ETF usage.

What was the scale of the survey conducted for the ETF trading project?

• 200 institutional investors controlling $25 trillion

• 500 institutional investors controlling $15 trillion

• 296 institutional investors controlling over $20 trillion

• Over 100 institutional investors controlling $10 trillion

What percentage of respondents believe ETFs are more liquid now than three years ago?

• 60%

• 70%

• 90%

• 80%

What is a surprising reason for trading ETFs according to the survey?

• Liquidity management

• Cost allocation purposes

• Risk management

• Tactical asset allocation

What is the most important factor for selecting ETF trading counterparties globally?

• Brand reputation

• Competitive pricing

• Research quality

• Customer service

How has the focus on competitive pricing affected ETF trade sizes?

• Trade sizes have become unpredictable

• Trade sizes have grown

• Trade sizes have remained the same

• Trade sizes have decreased

Which category of counterparties has seen an increase in selection for ETF trading?

• Traditional banks

• Agency brokers

• Hedge funds

• Independent market makers

What is the outlook for the future of ETF usage according to the report?

• Uncertain future

• Stagnation in growth

• Continued growth

• Decline in usage