In recent years, investors have increasingly been leaning towards active ETFs, which are passive strategies managed by professionals who make investment decisions for them, as a more tactical investment than pure index trackers, but still cheaper than the average active mandate.
So far this year, 59 active ETFs have been launched, a record high compared to 56 in 2024 and only 23 the year before, according to data from Morningstar.
Friday Briefing: Passives will end stock market engagement if we let them
But the reputation of just how active these products are has been flagged by C…