How do Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) work? A comparison of two ETFs tracking the MSCI World Index


Academic Paper, 2021

21 Pages, Grade: 1,0


Abstract or Introduction

This term paper will mainly focus on ETFs tracking equity markets. The low costs, the simplicity of the product and the broad range of different ETFs available are the reasons why the assets under management (AUM) in the ETF industry grew by 20%2 p.a. in the last 15 years, with a continuing upward trend.

This term paper is divided into two parts. The first part will start with explaining some basic characteristics of ETFs. Thereafter, different structures behind ETFs are described and factors influencing the tracking difference are analysed. In the second part of the term paper, two ETFs are compared. While one of them uses the physical replication method and the other the synthetical replication method, both of them cover the MSCI World Index. The ETFs are compared with regard to some basic information about them, but mainly concerning the tracking difference occurring from the different replication methods and other factors influencing the performance of the funds.

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Title
How do Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) work? A comparison of two ETFs tracking the MSCI World Index
College
International School Of Management, Campus Frankfurt
Grade
1,0
Author
Year
2021
Pages
21
Catalog Number
V1234776
ISBN (eBook)
9783346796424
Language
English
Keywords
Exchange, Traded, Funds, ETFs, Investment, Index, Passive, Tracking, Structuring, Underlying, MSCI, World, SWAP, Derivatives, Difference, Diversification, Synthetic, Replication, Physical
Quote paper
Philipp Rothe (Author), 2021, How do Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) work? A comparison of two ETFs tracking the MSCI World Index, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1234776

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