Active ETFs outpacing passive - FT article

(When investing, your capital is at risk) Active ETFs are riding high and the numbers speak for themselves: 72% of fee revenue from net ETF flows this year has come from actively managed funds. :chart_with_upwards_trend:

After years of passive strategies dominating, it seems like investors are warming up to active management — particularly in the ETF space.

Why the shift? It’s not just about returns; it’s about the unique strategies active ETFs can offer, from crypto exposure to options-based plays like covered call strategies. Ultimately, investors seem willing to pay a little more if it means the potential for outperformance and tactical flexibility.

Read Steve Johnson’s full article in the FT here: Active ETFs triumph over passives in fees from new flows

What’s your take? Are active ETFs worth the higher fees for more hands-on management, or do passive index funds still reign supreme in your portfolio? :speech_balloon:

Read the SPIVA report is my suggestion to anyone who is considering investing in actively managed ETF or mutual funds.

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The vast majority of actively-managed ETFs under-perform relative to passive ETFs that attempt to track an index.

Maybe the one you choose will be lucky, but it probably won’t.