Published Mar 7, 2016
Episode 18: The Obscure Report That Spawned the ETF Industry
Explore how a forgotten SEC report from the 1987 market crash sparked the creation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as ETF expert Eric Balchunas unravels the innovative thinking and regulatory challenges behind a $3 trillion financial market revolution. Dive into the pivotal role of structural innovations and institutional investors that transformed ETFs into a cornerstone of modern investing.

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