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Active ETFs

The growing adoption of active exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

Active ETFs continue to gain momentum as investors seek opportunities for outperformance and daily management of portfolio risk. Growing adoption has been driven by tax efficiency, liquidity and transparency. These strategies combine the structural benefits of ETF investing with the potential to capture returns that align with individual investor goals.

What is an active ETF?

An active ETF aims to outperform an index or target a specific outcome, rather than replicating an index. Active ETFs benefit from the accessibility, cost structure, and diversification potential of traditional ETFs while adding the flexibility of active management.

How are active ETFs managed?

Active ETF portfolio managers make strategic decisions based on daily analysis of market conditions and opportunities. These investment professionals use research and market insights to navigate the changing investment landscape. They actively buy and sell securities in response to evolving trends and valuations, applying their expertise to help manage risk while seeking attractive returns.

What are the advantages of using active etfs?

Active ETFs can combine tax efficiency and intraday trading flexibility with the opportunity to outperform benchmarks. They offer investors transparency into holdings, broad diversification potential, competitive cost structures and accessibility for a wide range of investors.

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Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price as opposed to net asset value. As a result, an investor may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling. In addition, brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Fund shares are not individually redeemable directly with the Fund, but blocks of shares may be acquired from the Fund and tendered for redemption to the Fund by certain institutional investors in Creation Units.

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