Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) originated in the 1990s as tools to track major stock indices. Over the years, they expanded to include sectors, commodities, bonds, and international markets. Innovations introduced smart beta, ESG-focused, and actively managed ETFs. Today, ETFs offer diversified, low-cost, and transparent investment options, making them popular among both retail and inst... https://businesssuccesselites.com/finance/evolution-of-exchange-traded-funds-etf/