Exchange -Traded Funds
Description
With a total value of approximately 1.5 trillion USD, the market for exchange- traded funds (ETFs) has become significant. The unique characteristics of ETFs make them an interesting alternative to traditional funds and equities. This course is designed to provide participants with a good understanding of ETFs and the markets in which they are traded.
Course Content
- Characteristics of ETFs
- Markets and the key players for ETFs
- Exchanges offering ETFs
- Passively managed vs. actively managed ETFs
- Creating and issuing procedures
- Pricing ETFs
- Trading procedures
- Settlement and custody
- Issues related to ETFs
- Future trends
Duration
1 day for up to 12 participants
Target Audience
Financial service professionals with at least 1 year experience in the fund industry who want to understand exchange-traded funds.