Investors can choose from a number of target-date ETFs provided by Guggenheim, BlackRock’s (NYSE: BLK) iShares and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB). [Guggenheim Lists More Target-Date BulletShares ETFs]
ETFs are touted as a tax efficient, low cost, transparent and easy-to-use investment vehicle. Around 49% of surveyed investors enjoy investing in fixed-income ETFs due to their diversification qualities – many bond ETFs are comprised of hundreds if not thousands of component securities, 18% like ETF’s tax efficiency and 13% point to ETF’s convenience.
“Not all fixed income products are created equal, and fixed income ETFs can offer investors a viable way to capture exposure to diversified, transparent and tax efficient investment vehicles,” Belden added. “With the ETF industry experiencing strong growth over the last several years, it will likely garner broader acceptance from the investment community.”
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Max Chen contributed to this article.