BlackRock is proposing to restructure its cross-listed iShares exchange-traded funds (ETF) as Australian funds to reduce administration for SMSF trustees and advisers.

Vanguard will begin trading two new active factor exchange-traded funds (ETF) on the Australian Securities Exchange tomorrow, including one that protects SMSF clients against volatility.

BetaShares has announced the launch of what it said is the world’s lowest-cost Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) with a 0.07 per cent a year management fee.

The restrictive nature of dealer group approved product lists (APL) is the major reason more financial planners are not recommending the use of exchange-traded funds (ETF) for their clients, according to an industry forum.

Despite the popularity of exchange-traded funds (ETF) in the SMSF sector, trustees continue to require education and guidance on the use of these investment instruments, a technical expert has said.

A major exchange-traded fund (ETF) manager has predicted there will be an increasing number of these offerings covering environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing being introduced to the market in the future.

Diversification is still the major factor motivating SMSF members to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETF), the latest market research has shown.

The latest industry research has revealed that while SMSFs’ use of exchange-traded funds (ETF) continues to increase, they are no longer the main growth driver for these types of investment vehicles.