Chapter 22

Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing

In This Chapter

Expecting slower growth of the ETF market

Anticipating more ETF products

Fearing higher fees

Considering the economy

I try not to watch any of the investment shows on television. Stock “Expert” Number One gives his prediction of the future. Then “Expert” Number Two gives her (often contradictory) opinion. Viewers may be amused by the heated debate but never know what to do in the end.

I also usually try not to make predictions about the future, but I’ll ask you to please indulge me now. I can’t resist. It just seems like sooo much fun!

Here are my predictions, for whatever they are worth, about the world of ETFs.