If the recent volatility in the markets persists, it will likely push more investors toward ETFs, says the managing director of ETF research for Charles Schwab Investment Advisory.
The amount invested in MLP open-end mutual funds and ETFs increased from $2.7 billion at the end of 2010 to $32.9 billion at the end of last year, according to Morningstar.
For an investor seeking a conservative product with a touch more risk than a government-backed bond, an agency bond is an option that offers a higher yield.
