Survey Says....Past-Performance Warnings Fall on Deaf Ears for Buyers of ETFs

The video discusses the findings of the 2019 Global ETF Investors Survey, highlighting the importance of performance over costs in a bull market. It explores the role of smart beta ETFs in providing diversification and risk management, and the potential of active nontransparent funds to protect against front running. The video also examines the growth potential of ETFs in Greater China, indicating a maturing market with increasing demand for core indexed exposure and smart beta products.

What has become a more significant factor than costs in ETF selection during a bull market?

• Brand reputation

• Performance

• Historical data

• Geographical location

What is one of the main reasons investors are interested in smart beta ETFs?

• To increase transaction costs

• To achieve market cap positions

• To provide downside risk protection

• To avoid regulatory scrutiny

What is a key feature of active, nontransparent ETFs that appeals to active managers?

• They are only available in Europe

• They are cheaper than passive ETFs

• They reduce the likelihood of front running

• They reveal their holdings daily

What is the current status of active ETFs in the Greater China region?

• They are only available in Taiwan

• They are fully approved and widely used

• They are not yet approved but in progress

• They are banned in all regions

What type of ETF exposure is the Asian market currently seeking?

• High-risk speculative ETFs

• Core indexed exposure and smart beta

• Only active ETFs

• ETFs with high transaction costs