ETFs: The $10 Billion Club

It is no secret that the ETF industry is dominated by just a handful of products. The majority of the $1 trillion plus assets are confined to roughly 100 funds, leaving the other 1,300 ETFs in the dust. But as growth in the industry continues to pick up, more and more funds are entering elite status with hefty assets and trading volumes to go with it [see also Top 5 Commodity ETFs Of 2011]. Investors who are still a bit squeamish about buying into some of the smaller and more hypertargeted products, have a wealth of options available to them. A number of advisors and institutions have minimum requirements for assets under management for the products that they can buy. Along with assets restrictions there are often regulations on age and average daily volume. But for those looking for a fund that meets such strict demands, combing through the entire ETF universe [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Alternatives To The 20 Most Popular ETFs Free ETF Trading: Comparing All The Options New At ETFdb: ETF Scorecards Offer In-Depth Analysis And Ranking Of Every ETF ETF Moneymakers: Some Surprising Stats Fidelity To Offer Commission-Free Trading On 25 iShares ETFs