ETFs have grown in popularity for advisors who wish to build retirement portfolios. However, few ETF providers have answered this calling. For example, iShares offers 32 fixed-income funds that provide income. Of those, 10 are iShares S&P AMT-Free Municipal Funds that provide tax-advantaged income that is of particular interest to income-seeking investors, says an insider.
Many income-focused investors should get more selection as providers address this part of the market, which is fairly untapped at this time. [How ETFs Are Breaking Into 401(k)s.]
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Tisha Guerrero contributed to this article.