Growing appetite for ETFs: The trends to look out for in 2020

Fixed income and ESG strategies

Jason Xavier, head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, shares some of the ETFs themes and trends he sees ahead in 2020.

Investors' appetite across the globe for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was strong in 2019 and shows little sign of slowing. The tailwind for ETFs going into not only a new year but a new decade could not be stronger. Last year, global ETF assets under management (AUM) surpassed $6trn, and in Europe, we broke $1trn in AUM. ETF inclusion in IA sectors delayed I have identified some themes that could continue/materialise in 2020 for ETFs globally. Three predictions that stand out for me centre around fixed income, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, and volatility.  ...