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Trends with Benefits #40: Evolution of Fixed Income Markets with Phil Cichlar

January 12, 2021

Listen Time 31:49 MIN

 

In this episode I speak with Phil Cichlar, Fixed Income Specialist for Jane Street about the evolution of fixed income markets, fixed income ETFs and the narrowing divide between retail and institutional investors.

Fixed Income ETFs Come of Age

ETFs are a democratizing vehicle for investors driving new levels of access and transparency into markets. This is true for equity and fixed income markets alike, but fixed income ETF adoption has seemingly been a longer road to travel. In 2020, fixed income ETFs experienced their greatest year yet, in terms of flows and investor adoption. With over $209 billion in net flows, fixed income ETFs captured approximately 43% of all net flows into ETFs.1

The story behind these figures is one of a market’s evolution and growing adoption of fixed income ETFs by institutions and individual investors alike. Phil has spent his career in the fixed income markets. In his role at Jane Street, Phil works primarily with institutions has seen how electronic trading, ETFs and portfolio trading are intersecting to help make fixed income markets much more accessible and transparent to individual investors.

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Source: Morningstar Direct, data as of 1/4/2021.

Please note that VanEck may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) or industries included in this podcast.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) but not necessarily those of VanEck. Commentaries are general in nature and should not be construed as investment advice. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are valid as of the date of this communication and subject to change without notice. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. Any discussion of specific securities/financial instruments mentioned in the commentary is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these securities. Fund holdings will vary. All indices mentioned are measures of common market sectors and performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Information on holdings, performance and indices can be found at vaneck.com.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

Source: Morningstar Direct, data as of 1/4/2021.

Please note that VanEck may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) or industries included in this podcast.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) but not necessarily those of VanEck. Commentaries are general in nature and should not be construed as investment advice. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are valid as of the date of this communication and subject to change without notice. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. Any discussion of specific securities/financial instruments mentioned in the commentary is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these securities. Fund holdings will vary. All indices mentioned are measures of common market sectors and performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Information on holdings, performance and indices can be found at vaneck.com.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

VanEck Associates Corporation