ETF Popularity Rises as Investors Seek Stability Amid Market Volatility
Stocks have long been the cornerstone of wealth creation, outperforming commodities, real estate, and bonds over the past century. Yet, the path to equity gains is rarely linear. Earlier this year, major indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq faced sharp declines amid trade policy shifts, briefly pushing the Nasdaq into bear market territory.
Market turbulence has fueled demand for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which offer retail investors instant diversification or targeted exposure with a single trade. ETFs are gaining traction as tools to navigate volatility—whether through broad market indices, sector-specific themes, or growth/value strategies.