Physical ETFs: A viable alternative for EM investors?
PHYSICAL ETFs
Armelle Loeb-Darcagne
Most ETFs offering emerging market exposure are synthetic. However, a new generation of physical products is set to alter the landscape, writes Armelle Loeb-Darcagne, director of ETF distribution at HSBC Global Asset Management ETFs.
The use of ETFs to gain emerging market exposure has become popular in recent years. In 2010, emerging market ETFs accounted for 40% of net inflows into European equity-based ETFs and 25% of total inflows...
