The number of exchange traded funds $($ETFs$)$ worldwide has grown significantly from $2003$ to $2022.$ According to Statista there were $8,754$ ETFs globally in $2022,$ compared to $276$ in $2003.$ As of $2022,$ ETFs worldwide managed assets up to almost $10$ trillion U$.$S$.$ dollars.

Initially, ETFs were used to house index funds. SPDR$,$ an ETF that invests in the $500$ stocks of the S&P $500,$ is one of the most popular. ETFs now invest in everything from Gold and Crypto, to country specific funds, and stocks and bonds in every conceivable industry and sector.

A quick Internet search will reveal the incredibly diverse selection of ETFs available. Pick three ETFs that align with your interests. Why did you choose these three ETFs? Who is the ETF manager and how has it performed?