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ETF Launches Are Exploding. So Why Are Investors Playing Defense?

Sep 8, 2026 · 02:54 PM ET· updated 1h ago
ETF Launches Are Exploding. So Why Are Investors Playing Defense?

New ETFs are getting riskier as leveraged products proliferate, even as investors shift toward defensive sectors and Treasury ETFs.

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More new investment funds are being created, including some risky ones that multiply gains and losses. Even though these exist, many investors are choosing safer options instead—a sign people are feeling cautious about the market.

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