Thematic ETF Assets Hit $193B as Quality Questions Emerge

Thematic ETF assets in the U.S. have surged from $22 billion in 2015 to over $193 billion today (roughly an 8.8x increase). FactSet's analysis notes that despite the large inflows, many thematic funds do not deliver on their promises, suggesting investors should be selective and scrutinize underlying exposures and track records.

Analysis

Thematic ETF assets in the U.S. have surged from $22 billion in 2015 to over $193 billion today (roughly an 8.8x increase). FactSet's analysis notes that despite the large inflows, many thematic funds do not deliver on their promises, suggesting investors should be selective and scrutinize underlying exposures and track records.