How ETFs Weathered October's Market Volatility

The video discusses the volatility in the S&P 500 and its impact on ETFs, highlighting challenges in finding promising equity and fixed income ETFs. It examines historical trends in equity ETFs, noting significant losses and potential future downturns. The video also explores fixed income ETFs, emphasizing the shift to short-duration products as a safe haven. Additionally, it provides insights into leveraged ETFs, noting increased flows during market downturns and the hope for a tech rebound.

What historical trend is observed in the equity ETF market every two years?

• A consistent increase in returns

• A significant spike in losses

• A decrease in market volatility

• A rise in fixed income ETF investments

What percentage of the equity ETF market was experiencing losses during past spikes?

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 30%

What shift occurred in the fixed income market during October?

• A move towards long-duration bonds

• A rise in international investments

• An increase in equity investments

• A shift to short-duration, cash-type ETFs

What was the record inflow into leveraged ETFs in October?

• $1.2 billion

• $2.4 billion

• $3.6 billion

• $4.8 billion

What was the primary driver for the increased flows into leveraged ETFs?

• An increase in government bonds

• A decrease in interest rates

• A rise in commodity prices

• Hopes for a tech rebound