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FTfm: Exchange Traded Funds

Our latest ETFs report covers the recent popularity of fixed income, the rise of India and their lack of adoption in the UK

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Investors snap up fixed income ETFs despite bond rout

Relentless rise of yields attracts new inflows — but leaves long-dated bondholders nursing losses

Special ReportFTfm: Exchange Traded Funds

Why have ETFs not caught on in the UK?

Their market share is a third of that in the US but, as platforms lower costs and technical hurdles, younger investors are showing interest

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Ark finds silver lining in massive ETF losses: years of tax benefits

Cathie Wood pitches upside of disappointing returns of flagship investment fund

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Will India’s rise above China mean higher ETF returns?

Analysts are asking how much of the country’s buoyancy is priced in to valuations

Investors warned of ‘greenwashing’ risk as ESG-labelled funds double

As regulators reclassify some investments, more due diligence on methodologies is needed

Regulators get tough on crypto funds after FTX collapse

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected plans for a ‘spot’ ETF holding bitcoin directly

Investors weigh up best ETFs to profit from China’s reopening

Funds listed in Hong Kong, mainland China, US and Europe can offer exposure to economic recovery

Europe’s digital investment platforms raise ETF demand

Younger investors are turning to neobrokers to open regular savings plans

AI and ETFs: the machines are coming (but not always winning)

ETFs using machine learning and natural language processing to pick stocks do not consistently outperform indices . . . yet

Volatile markets increase appeal of ETFs with a buffer

Defined outcome funds offer downside protection but critics question the cost of insurance

FTfm: Fixed Income

US Federal Reserve forecasts suggesting ‘higher for longer’ interest rates have caused bond yields to soar — and bondholders to sell. Borrowers on floating rates are also feeling pain. But money market funds and catastrophe bonds still have fans

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