ETF fast facts from 2Q 2019
The latest information on market size, volume and other key ETF market attributes.
People around the world use exchange traded funds (ETFs) to help reach their financial goals. Assets are growing as investors increasingly recognize that ETFs offer value, transparency and convenience. As the largest global provider of ETFs, iShares strives to provide clarity around the various participants—from index providers to market makers—that help ensure that ETFs operate efficiently.1 This page is home to educational resources about ETF industry participants—the ETF ecosystem.
iShares Investigates Series
The institutions that help create and redeem ETFs
iShares Investigates Series
The institutions that help create and redeem ETFs
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MarketsCommon ETF questions
From liquidity to volatility: Answers to 10 common questions about ETFs and indexing.
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MarketsBond ETFs and liquidity
Many investors seek out ETFs for immediacy and efficiency of on-exchange trading.
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PolicyDrawing distinctions
BlackRock supports a classification and naming system for exchange traded products (ETPs).
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IndexingIndexing and markets
How index ETFs help promote efficient capital allocation across the economy.
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MarketsETFs and price discovery
ETFs provide access to overseas markets and can help facilitate price discovery when foreign markets are closed.
1 Source: Blackrock, as of 6/30/19. Based on 900+ ETFs and $2 trillion in assets under management globally.
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This material represents an assessment of the market environment as of the date indicated; is subject to change; and is not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding the funds or any issuer or security in particular.
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