With over 1,400 ETPs to choose from, and new ones launching every month, it’s no wonder that investors have embraced the diverse, cost-efficient nature of this financial instrument, making exchange-traded funds the preferred investment vehicle for many. ETFs offer easy access to strategies and corners of the global market that were previously costly, complex, and difficult-to-reach for mainstream investors. Some have embraced ETFs are core building blocks for long-term portfolios, while others prefer to use them as tactical tools over shorter time horizons; no matter what your objective may be, chances are there’s at least one ETF out there that suits your needs [see How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. When it comes to slicing and dicing the investable universe, ETFs present themselves as appealing tools capable of delivering cost-efficient exposure to virtually every corner of the market. Broad-based funds are a popular way to tap into either equities or bonds, although the evolution [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: iShares Launches Targeted Corporate Bond ETFs (QLTB, QLTC) 5 New, Noteworthy ETFs From Q1 iShares Rolls Out Ex-U.S. Junk Bond ETFs (EMHY, HYXU) Reviewing The New Bond Sector ETFs iShares Beefs Up Bond ETF Lineup