As a result of the ups and downs of the last few years, exchange traded funds (ETF) investors are feeling a broad range of emotions. But in market rallies, don’t let that stop you from participating.
There’s a general lack of faith in the markets right now that’s evident in the numbers: investors have pulled $18 billion out of stock funds and poured at least $200 billion into bonds, which are prized for safety.
Despite the market’s rally in recent weeks, many are still shy to wade back in, which has analysts and market watchers stumped. [ETF Trend Following: The Herd Alternative.]
Gail MarksJarvis for The Chicago Tribune reports that many continue to mourn what they’ve lost and coddle what’s left from one of the worst bear markets in history. [4 Risks Of Investing In ETFs and Other Things.]