Ten Intriguing ETF Storylines

As we head towards the finish line of 2010, the ETF industry finds itself in an interesting position. Regulatory scrutiny has intensified, leading to significant uncertainty over the future of certain product development initiatives. Active ETFs continue to generate hype, but little in the way of assets. Investors have fully embraced bond ETFs, which now account for much of the growth in the industry. A series of “price wars” has kicked off, with some unexpected issuers joining in the fray (more on this below). The list could go on and on. The competitive landscape continues to change from week to week, with more issuers than ever before battling for pieces of a pie that is still growing, but at a much slower rate than it once was. A quick look at the recent ETF industry statistics from the National Stock Exchange reveals the same old trends; cash continues to come through [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Stories: July ETF Stats: Cash Keeps Coming June ETF Data: Cash Keeps Coming April ETF Data: Cash Keeps Coming