Active ETFs have more than doubled in 18 months, signaling a rapid shift toward hybrid passive‑active investment productsExecutive summary: The number of active ETFs available to investors has more than doubled in the past 18 months, according to Handelsblatt. This surge reflects growing investor interest in products that aim to combine the low‑cost structure of ETFs with the potential outperformance of active management, potentially reshaping asset‑management flows. Active‑ETF providers, traditional asset managers, retail and institutional investors, and regulators overseeing product labeling. Expect continued product launches, heightened scrutiny on how 'active' these funds truly are, and possible regulatory guidance on disclosure and fee structures.Handelsblatt reports that the count of active ETFs has grown from a modest base to more than twice its size in just a year and a half. The article compares the returns of these products with similar traditional funds and notes that investors should examine the true level of active management and associated fees. While the boom offers new choices, it also raises questions about transparency and whether the active label is warranted for many of the new offerings.Connected developmentsFed's preferred inflation measure hits three-year high, keeping talk of possible rate hike in playUS PCE inflation measure tops 4.0% in May; consumer spending strongArbitro finanziario, aumentano i ricorsi per truffe su conti e bonifici. Boom di quelle telefonicheOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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