Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have grown in popularity and breadth since the early 2000s. How can investors assess potential pitfalls and conduct proper due diligence? Jason Richey, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager at Cougar Global Investments, joins Matt Orton, CFA, Chief Market Strategist at Carillon Tower Advisers, to trace the history of ETFs and consider the future.

Coping with concentration in small caps

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