“2021 was a year of record growth, and 2022 is set to follow suit as investors demonstrate their confidence in ETFs and increase their allocation across multiple strategies,” said Sean McNinch, Global Head of ETF Services at BBH. “With increasing allocation to active, thematic and ESG strategies globally, it is clear that the depth of choice in the market provides new portfolio opportunities for all types of investors.”
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Canada has taken the lead in cryptocurrency ETFs and the world’s biggest investors are keen to jump into the digital space.
More than half of the respondents plan to add digital assets and crypto-themed strategies to their portfolios in 2022. There is strong demand for cloud computing, cyber security and other tech-focused thematic funds.
In the ETF market, increasing demand is closing the gap with mutual funds.
“While the mutual fund market asset base is still significantly larger than that of ETFs, the gap narrows each year and will likely continue to do so, especially as ETF flows remain strong, as mutual fund to ETF conversion gains momentum. And the global retail market grows,” noted McNinch.
