The 'dirty little secret' in active funds management and ETFs boom
The Australian Securities Exchange listed a record 72 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last financial year, attracting significant interest from younger investors. With a total of $350 billion in ETF funds under management, experts caution that many new products may resemble gambling rather than investing, particularly in trending sectors like AI. Investor enthusiasm remains high despite these risks.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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