ETF Edge

Actively managed ETFs have captured one third of flows this year. But the active fund space is quickly changing along with market volatility. We sort it all out for you.   

Amid the volatility, actively managed ETF assets have reached $1 trillion, or about 10% of the industry total. Is now finally the time “active” will prove its worth over “passive”? We’ll dive into the new strategies managers are employing on a daily basis.   

There’s an old saying: ‘you can’t change the wind, but you can adjust your sails.’ If you’re having trouble navigating volatile market seas, consider letting an ETF for it for you. This is how. 

Amid the volatility, are you looking for something with stable income and the long-term investment stability of government bonds? As is often said: “There’s an ETF for that”. We’ll explain why one “boring” suite of funds might be something to get excited about now.  

Amid the market volatility, demand for actively-managed ETF strategies has been unrelenting. This industry is more than happy to serve. But, here’s what investors need to know about them. 

What are the hottest areas for growth in the ETF industry? We find out, live from the single largest gathering of ETF industry professions, asset managers and RIAs: Exchange conference in Las Vegas.   

With volatility up and yields down, what should you be doing with the fixed income portion of your portfolio now? We dive into that.

For those looking to add down-side protection to their portfolios, a slew of new products can make it easier than ever.  

Leverage, inverse and single-stock funds have exploded in popularity. But, could a turn in the market leave some investors imploding? What to know before you buy into this trend.  

In general, international markets are surging ahead of U.S indices. However, finding quality opportunities overseas can be tricky. Find out how one fund is setting itself apart by reassessing investing “freedoms”.   

A founder of the index investing movement and author of “Winning the Losers Game”, Charles Ellis offers his new take on the markets. Fifty years on, find out what’s changed radically… and what likely never will.   

From tariff turmoil to concentration risk, the margin for error in portfolios is getting ever smaller… and it seems most investors are perhaps not as prepared as they should be. We’ll look at ways to fix that. 

China’s DeepSeek AI throws U.S. tech stocks into a tailspin just as the NASDAQ 100 – home to many of those names – celebrates its 40th anniversary. What will the next 40 years look like for that index and what could the next big tech leader be? We’ll find out.             

The first structured-protection Bitcoin ETF is here. How do you get up to 100% protection to the downside and, importantly, what do you give up for it? We’ll explain.          

It’s hard to believe Spot Bitcoin ETFs are only now turning 1 year old. Will 2025 witness more maturity… or a case of the “terrible twos”?          

Since single-stock ETFs debuted in 2022, the category has exploded. Global interest in U.S. tech stocks is poised to push growth even further in 2025.          

Emerging market performance has been lack-luster in 2024 with one big exception: India. Find out what’s driving explosive growth there. 

Bitcoin funds pass a key milestone in terms of assets. Plus, the equity concentration and credit conundrums investors will face in 2025.