ETFs

Beginning to look attractive

More than $100bn inflows so far this year

Growing need for low-cost ETF-based solutions

Reflects UK open-ended funds trend

Selecting 250 stocks with the lowest risk

ETFs popularity set to increase

The accelerating growth rate of the smart-beta ETP sector is set to place more pressure on fees, as providers look to develop streams of "increasingly complex" multi-factor and differentiated products for investors.

Active funds also remain popular

Growing demand for income

Doubles exposure to consumer discretionary