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Don't Sleep on Retail

Retail is the true driver in today’s ETF landscape, not institutions

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Don't Sleep on Retail

Cult Followings Keep ETFs Alive

In a world where more than 7,000 ETFs fight for relevance, performance and innovation alone no longer guarantee survival. 

The real winners are those that capture attention, spark conversation, and build loyalty before assets ever arrive. Retail investors—savvy, social, and story-driven—are shaping the narratives that move markets.

 

Our latest executive report, Don’t Sleep on Retail, examines why retail investors matter more than ever and how ETF issuers can build the cult-like followings that keep funds alive. It reveals how attention, narrative, and timing intersect to create durable loyalty—and why most firms still underestimate this dynamic audience.

Table Of Content

I. What Asset Managers Get Wrong

II. Media Engines Power Retail Attention

III. Risks & Realities

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    Key Insights

    Market trends

    7,000+ ETFs trade in the U.S.

    Economic drivers

    Retail drives ~15% of flows.

    Sector movements

    65% of thematic ETFs attract retail.

    Forecast highlights

    Retail will lead ETF growth.

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    Why you need to read it

    If your aim is to capture attention, stay top of mind, and translate cultural influence into assets, this guide lays out the roadmap.

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