The advantages of active ETFs

For decades, ETFs have been associated with passive investing, as investors seek exposure to broader markets. This is not quite the case anymore… ETFs are no longer restricted to a passive strategy; within the US, almost 10% of assets under management are active ETFs. A similar trend can be seen in Europe as asset managers are keen to offer different strategies to investors. ETFs appeal to investors who can trade the fund throughout the day and usually tracks a specific index, features not available to mutual fund investors. Furthermore, their transparent nature offers additional benefits,...