Watson Wyatt urges caution around ETFs - points to better options

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GLOBAL - Exchange traded funds are generally more expensive than many institutional index products and an unattractive long-term investment option for most pension funds, Watson Wyatt claimed.

The consultant said ETFs may also have tax implications that require specialist advice and often contain counterparty risks which investors may not be compensated for. Increasing development wit...

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