Seeking Alpha has warned on the dangers of using ETF without understanding their purpose , mirroring concerns voiced by AllianceBerstein earlier this week . Yet, we worry that investors continue to pour money into them without a full understanding of the risks. Whilst endorsing the use of ETFs in a well - diversified portfolio , the crowd - sourced consulting firm states that they have structural issues that need to be addressed ; adding that the near $ 1 tn invested in the market globally may have created risks that investors do n’t appreciate .
Seeking Alpha has warned on the dangers of using ETF without understanding their purpose , mirroring concerns voiced by AllianceBerstein earlier this week . Whilst endorsing the use of ETFs in a well - diversified portfolio , the crowd - sourced consulting firm states that they have structural issues that need to be addressed ; adding that the near $ 1 tn invested in the market globally may have created risks that investors do n’t appreciate .