ETF

In times of global uncertainty, investors tend to keep a low profile when it comes to finding the next gold mine. One investment opportunity seems to defy both political unrest and the faltering of the established world order – exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

In our new focus on investment funds, we take an in-depth look at ETFs, savings plans and other fund options. The Swiss investment landscape is broad, diverse and secure – but for how much longer? What potential changes in the world should investors be aware of? Are precious metals still secure enough, or should investors look for alternatives? What advantages do conventional equity funds still have over trendy ETFs, and in what areas are they outperformed by passive investing?

Independent expert insights form the foundation of the editorial content. At the same time, companies and organizations are invited to position themselves thematically with guest contributions. These special features, which appear in «Neue Zürcher Zeitung» or «NZZ am Sonntag», are not produced by the editorial team but by our in-house storytelling service: NZZ Content Creation.

Possible topics:

• What role should ETFs play in strategic asset allocation today? What are the limitations of passive investing?
• What hidden costs are associated with investment funds?
  How do interest rate regimes, inflation and geopolitical risks influence fund selection across asset classes (equities, bonds, money market, dividends)?
• From a customer perspective, what are the clear advantages of ETFs, and in which market phases do actively managed funds continue to deliver added value?
• What misconceptions should private investors be aware of when it comes to investment funds?
• Savings plans in the context of ETFs: Which design elements are crucial for long-term robustness? Which quality criteria are essential for ETFs?
• What role do gold and precious metals play in portfolios today? Which alternatives gain importance in uncertain times?
• Sustainable ETF and fund portfolios: Which standards and data sources are reliable, and where are the potential risks of greenwashing?
• What scope is there for (active) funds, index solutions or mixed funds in the context of retirement provision?
• What criteria determine the use of ETFs in pension funds?
• Distributing or accumulating: which fund variant is better suited to whom?
• What developments will have the greatest impact on the ETF market over the next three to five years?

Subject to change