##  [# Hot Reads: Mutual Funds Converted To ETFs](/sections/daily-hot-reads/hot-reads-mutual-funds-converted-etfs) 

 

# Hot Reads: Mutual Funds Converted To ETFs

 

 

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**[First Mutual Fund Formally Converts To An ETF](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/history-made-first-mutual-fund-150207170.html#:~:text=1%20%2F%203-,History%20Made%20as%20First%20Mutual%20Fund%20Formally%20Converts%20Into%20an,products%20into%20exchange%2Dtraded%20funds.)** (Yahoo Finance)  
 Guinness Atkinson makes history by becoming the first mutual fund provider to formally change its products to ETFs.

**[SEC Commissioner: Delaying Bitcoin ETFs Has Consequences](https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenehrlich/2021/03/29/sec-commissioner-explains-why-a-delayed-bitcoin-etf-has-consequences/?sh=6a2dd6c356ea)** (Forbes)  
 Without such a vehicle, crypto-hungry investors are forced into other, perhaps less reputable avenues, to get exposure to the new asset class.

[**One Of World’s Greatest Hidden Fortunes Is Wiped Out In Days** ](https://news.yahoo.com/one-world-greatest-hidden-fortunes-002617417.html)(Yahoo Finance)  
 Even on Wall Street, few ever noticed him**—**until suddenly, everyone did.

[**China Bonds Set For Billions Of Inflows** ](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/30/china-bonds-set-for-billions-of-inflows-after-ftse-index-inclusion.html)(CNBC)  
 Index provider FTSE Russell gave final approval on Monday for inclusion of Chinese sovereign bonds in its flagship bond index.

**[Outlook For Sustainable Investing](https://www.clearbridge.com/news/blogs/2020/outlook-for-sustainable-investing.html?cmpid=cbi2021_us_pdcon_advper_ntv_sustaininvst)** (Advisor Perspectives)  
 Among the main ESG topics in 2021 are corporate diversity/transparency, decarbonization and innovation in resource efficiency and sustainable packaging.

[**Sustainable Investing Is About Returns We May Never See**](https://www.evidenceinvestor.com/sustainable-investing-is-about-returns-we-may-never-notice/) (Evidence-Based Investor)  
 Has the rise of sustainable investing changed the entire notion of shareholder value maximization?

**[Target-Date-Blend Funds Getting More Popular](https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1029232/target-date-blend-funds-getting-more-popular)** (Morningstar)  
 The unique attributes of these investment vehicles are making them increasingly popular among managers and investors.

**[Bond Seasonability Turning Bullish](https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2021/03/29/dont-look-now-but-bond-seasonality-is-turning-bullish)** (Advisor Perspectives)  
 Seasonal patterns don’t only exist in equities.

**[Are Consumer Staples The New Sector Leader For Equities?](https://www.capitalspectator.com/are-consumer-staples-the-new-sector-leader-for-equities/)** (Capital Spectator)  
 Financials and energy have been the leaders in 2021, but consumer staples may move to the forefront.

**[Could The S&amp;P 500’s Rebound Have Been Predicted?](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/could-we-have-seen-the-s-p-s-historic-rebound-coming-61079.html?section=68)** (FA Magazine)  
 There was no historical reason for anyone to suspect that the last 12 months would be this good.

**[How Active Mutual Fund Managers Use ETFs](https://alphaarchitect.com/2021/03/29/how-mutual-fund-managers-use-etfs/)** (Alpha Architect)  
 As of 2017, approximately one-third of U.S.-domiciled, actively managed mutual funds had held ETFs at one time or another.



 

 

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