Though investors are increasingly turning to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as evidenced by massive inflows in recent quarters, the fund landscape is so broad that many worthwhile strategies get overlooked. Looking beyond broad-based sector funds is one way investors can expand their horizons—indeed, some of the best performers in the ETF space take unusual approaches.
The ever-growing ETF ecosystem includes everything from arms-industry funds to charity-focused thematics. For those investors looking to meet both personal and financial goals in portfolios, options abound.