Rich Habits Podcast

140: EXCLUSIVE NYSE Updates On The ETF Boom w/ Bilal Little

Oct 20, 2025
Bilal Little, Director of Exchange Traded Products at the NYSE and host of the Central ETF podcast, shares his extensive expertise on ETFs. He discusses powerful advantages for retail investors, including lower fees and tax efficiency. Bilal emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks associated with thematic ETFs and advocates for true diversification through uncorrelated assets. He also speculates on future ETF innovations, like hyper-customization and AI-driven solutions, providing listeners with actionable insights for smarter investing.
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INSIGHT

Why ETFs Improved On Mutual Funds

  • ETFs combine mutual fund benefits with stock-like features to improve accessibility and functionality for investors.
  • Key advantages include lower transparent fees, real-time holdings disclosure, tax efficiency, and intraday liquidity.
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ETF Flows Are Broadening Rapidly

  • 2024 is on pace for the second consecutive year with over $1 trillion in ETF flows and many new launches.
  • Flows are broadening beyond mega-cap indices into thematics, commodities, international, and fixed income.
INSIGHT

ETF Count Surpasses Stocks

  • The US ETF market now lists over 4,600 ETFs, outnumbering US-listed stocks on major exchanges.
  • Rapid product growth reflects investor demand for precise, easily traded exposures.
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