ETFs Outnumber Stocks in US! What’s Your Goal for Holding ETF??
@Tiger_SG:
ETFs are becoming a go-to tool for investors around the world. US ETF market has reached a striking milestone.According to Bloomberg citing Morningstar, there are now 4,370 ETFs listed across U.S. exchanges—that’s more than the 4,172 individual stocks available.With nearly $12 trillion AUM, ETFs have become a powerhouse industry. But more choice doesn’t always mean easier decisions.On SGX, the choices are relatively straightforward:SPDR STI ETF – tracking Singapore’s Straits Times Index, covering blue-chip namesLion-Phillip S-REIT ETF – focused on REITs with steady dividendsSPDR Gold Shares – a hedge against uncertaintyLion-OCBC Hang Seng Tech ETF – exposure to Hong Kong’s fast-growing tech sectorThe Paradox of Too Much ChoiceMorningstar’s Ben Johnson calls this “choice overload.”Too many