Global ETF Survey 2020

TrackInsight

Jean-René Giraud

Research

108 Pages

TrackInsight’s Global ETF Survey explores how professional investors used ETFs during the COVID-driven market shock, focusing on liquidity, portfolio construction, and shifting demand across strategies. The findings suggest ETFs are not just passive tools but increasingly replacing active funds, with over 50% of investors doing so, while ESG and thematic exposures gained traction.

Key Takeaways

Liquidity Perception Shift: 55% of investors said ETFs provided additional liquidity during volatility, reinforcing their role as price discovery tools in stressed markets.
Active Replacement Trend: 51% of respondents used ETFs to replace active mutual funds, signaling a structural shift in portfolio construction toward lower-cost vehicles.
ETF Portfolio Allocation Growth: Over 50% of investors allocated more than 40% of portfolios to ETFs, highlighting increasing institutional reliance on the structure.
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