Peter S Kraus , chairman of treasury has warned that ETFs are n’t safe . His concerns echo concerns expressed by Stanley Fischer , Vice - Chair at the Federal Reserve and investors such as Carl C Icahn and Howard partners , who have also warned that heavy selling pressure on ETFs in less liquid sectors will experience liquidity problems during times of heightened market pressures .
Peter S Kraus, CEO of AllianceBernstein has warned that ETFs aren’t safe. His comments echo concerns expressed by Stanley Fischer, Vice-Chair at the Federal Reserve and investors such as Carl C Icahn and Howard Marks, who have also cautioned that heavy selling pressure on ETFs covering less liquid sectors could experience liquidity problems during times of heightened market volatility.