Sue Thompson, Head of SPDR Americas Distribution, State Street Global Advisors met with Julie Cooling, Founder & CEO, RIA Channel to discuss trends in trading, ETFs, and advisor solutions.
Heading into 2020, State Street is placing a lot of emphasis on the total cost of ETF ownership. As fee compression continues to weigh on allocation decisions, the initiative aims to educate advisors on costs of ETF ownership beyond just basis points. Thompson explains that other key factors like trading costs and spreads should also be considered. Thompson also discusses the positive impact of commission free trading on the industry and the benefits of model portfolios.
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