Beware of Technology Buzzwords

Gaining Perspective

English - February 10, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MB - ★★★★ - 18 ratings
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The asset management industry is infected with buzzwords. Nowhere is that more obvious than in technology. Advisors are confronted with an array of labels like innovation, disruption, AI and deep learning. My guest is here to explain how providers of thematic technology ETFs are abusing industry buzzwords. You will learn how to inspect an ETF to prevent being victimized by “techwashing” – throwing buzzword labels on investment products with the goal of improving their marketing appeal but not necessarily their performance.

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