ETFs

Are these a part of your investment portfolio?

Today’s newsletter looks at ETFs. First we look at which countries spend the most per capita on healthcare, and then we dig into the biggest players in the industry by ranking them based on market cap. Finally, we visualise the top ten countries with the highest average life expectancy.

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Largest ETFs in the World

The largest ETFs in the world by assets under management (AUM) are dominated by funds that track major stock indices, offering broad market exposure. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is the largest, with over $500 billion in AUM, tracking the S&P 500 index. It is followed by the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), each managing hundreds of billions in assets. These ETFs are popular among investors for their low fees, liquidity, and diversification, making them foundational holdings in many portfolios worldwide.