ETF Directory

ETF Asset Classes

ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track a particular asset class, such as equities, bonds, or commodities. There are ETFs for almost every asset class imaginable, so investors can find an ETF that meets their investment objectives.

Asset Class Count
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Equity 2,090
Bond 482
Multi-Asset 128
Commodity 97
Real Estate 45
Alternatives 31
Currency 20
Volatilities 15
Preferred Stock 9

ETF Sectors

ETFs are typically grouped into sectors, such as Technology, Healthcare, or Banking. This allows you to focus your investment in a particular area. For example, if you believe that the Technology sector will grow in the near future, you can invest in a Technology ETF. This gives you exposure to the sector without having to pick individual stocks.

Sector Count
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Technology 148
Financials 98
Energy 79
Materials 71
Healthcare 68
Consumer Discretionary 59
Real Estate 52
Industrials 45
Consumer Staples 25
Utilities 25
Communication Services 10
Manufacturing 2

ETF Regions

An ETF region is an area designated by an ETF provider in order to target a specific geographic region or market. For example, there are ETFs that focus on Europe, Asia, or even specific countries like Brazil. ETF regions provide investors with a way to gain exposure to a particular market or geography without having to buy individual stocks.

Region Count
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North America 1,702
Global 441
Developed Markets 301
Developed Asia Pacific 80
Emerging Markets 73
Emerging Asia Pacific 71
Global ex USA 67
Developed Europe 63
Broad 52
Broad Asia 25
Latin America 21
Middle East 8
Africa 4
Emerging Europe 2
Broad Europe 1
Developing Markets 1
Frontier Markets 1

ETF Countries

ETFs are available in a number of different countries. The United States has the largest ETF market, but other major ETF markets include Canada, China, Germany, and Japan. ETFs have also become popular in emerging markets such as Brazil and India.

Country Count
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United States 1,644
Broad Global 493
Broad Developed Markets 225
Broad North America 118
Broad Emerging Markets 58
China 51
Broad Developed Asia Pacific 45
Broad Developed Europe 35
Europe Australasia and Far East Regions 25
Japan 20
Broad Asia Pacific ex Japan 19
Broad Emerging Asia Pacific 18
Broad Asia 17
Broad ex USA 15
India 14
Developed Markets 11
Brazil 8
Germany 7
Canada 6
United Kingdom 5
Israel 4
Broad Latin America 4
Mexico 3
South Korea 3
Australia 3
Switzerland 3
Emerging Markets 3
Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan 3
Brazil India China and South Korea 2
Norway 2
Singapore 2
Taiwan 2
Vietnam 2
Argentina 2
Hong Kong 2
Colombia 2
Developed Europe 2
Indonesia 2
Ireland 1
Austria 1
Qatar 1
Spain 1
Thailand 1
France 1
Turkey 1
United Arab Emirates 1
New Zealand 1
Brazil Russia India and China 1
Philippines 1
Poland 1
Broad Africa 1
Peru 1
South Africa 1
Sweden 1
Saudi Arabia 1
Broad Frontier Markets 1
Chile 1
Italy 1
Greece 1
Southeast Asia 1
Denmark 1
Belgium 1
Finland 1
Nigeria 1
Egypt 1
Malaysia 1
Pakistan 1
Netherlands 1
Portugal 1

ETF Bond Types

Bond ETFs are a type of ETF that invests in bonds. By investing in a bond ETF, you can get the exposure to many different types of bonds without having to purchase each bond individually. Bond ETFs offer diversification, liquidity, and transparency. They are also a cost-effective way to invest in bonds.

Bond Type Count
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Total Bond Market 107
Investment Grade Corporate 65
Junk 52
Treasuries 49
Municipal Bond 34
Emerging Markets 20
Target Maturity Date Corporate Bond 18
TIPS 18
Mortgage-Backed 16
Target Maturity Date Munis 15
High Yield Bonds 12
International Corporate 11
Target Maturity Date Junk Bond 9
Floating Rate 9
Bank Loans 6
International Treasury 6
Convertible 5
Corporate Bonds 5
California Munis 4
National Munis 3
High Yield Munis 3
New York Munis 2
Government Bonds 2
Leveraged Bonds 2
Inverse Bonds 1

ETF Bond Durations

When investing in a bond ETF, it is important to consider the bond duration. The bond duration is a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Bonds with longer durations are more sensitive to interest rate changes than bonds with shorter durations.

Bond Duration Count
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All-Term 239
Intermediate-Term 113
Long-Term 45
Short-Term 42
Ultra-Short-Term 21
Zero Duration 10
Negative-Term 1

ETF Commodity Types

ETF commodity funds provide exposure to a variety of commodities, including metals, energy, food, and agriculture. These funds can be an attractive option for investors looking for diversification and the potential for capital appreciation. As with any investment, it is important to do your research before investing in an ETF commodity fund.

Commodity Type Count
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Diversified 21
Gold 19
Energy 6
Agriculture 5
Natural Gas 5
Crude Oil 5
Silver 4
Industrial Metals 3
Platinum 3
Precious Metals 3
Carbon Allowances 2
Copper 2
Sugar 2
Aluminum 1
Livestock 1
Brent Oil 1
Metals 1
Broad 1
Nickel 1
Cocoa 1
Palladium 1
Coffee 1
Corn 1
Cotton 1
Softs 1
Soybeans 1
Tin 1
Gasoline 1
Wheat 1
Grains 1

ETF Alternative Types

Alternative ETFs are a newer type of ETF that focus on investing in alternative asset classes, such as real estate, commodities, or private equity. These ETFs can provide exposure to asset classes that are otherwise difficult to access for individual investors. Alternative ETFs often come with higher fees than traditional ETFs, so it’s important to do your research before investing.

Alternative Type Count
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Long-Short 15
Hedge Fund 7
Merger Arbitrage 4
Managed Futures 3
Real Return 2
Volatility 1

ETF Sizes

ETFs come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s important to know what you’re looking for before you invest. ETFs can be large or small, based on the market capitalization of the underlying assets they hold. ETF size is an important consideration for investors, as it can impact risk, return, and liquidity.

Size Count
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Large-Cap 1,597
Multi-Cap 1,091
Small-Cap 86
Micro-Cap 67
Mid-Cap 62
Mega-Cap 14

ETF Styles

Those managing ETFs may do so with a number of different investment styles. Where one fund manager may focus entirely on growth stocks, another will prioritize value stocks and another still will use a blend of the two strategies. It is important to consider the investment strategy of the ETF you are investing in, such that it lines up with (or contrasts) your personal investing philosophy.

Style Count
Blend 2,469
Growth 315
Value 133