Active ETFs are a new breed of exchange-traded funds that combine the benefits of ETFs with the benefits of active management. The benefits of ETFs are well-known and widely accepted, which is what has lead the ETF industry to surpass the $1 trillion mark recently. However, that is dwarfed by the behemoth of the US mutual fund industry which collectively manages in excess of $12 trillion and 85-90% of these assets lie in actively-managed mutual funds. Active ETFs are innovations that are trying to bridge this gap and provide the low cost, tax efficient structure of ETFs to investors who believe in active management.

This group is dedicated to fostering discussion and dialogue on the Active ETF space. Active ETFs are a potentially game-changing innovation that could lead to active mutual funds going out of favour with investors.

We welcome your ideas on where this new innovation is heading, trends it could ignite and the kind of challenges and opportunities facing new issuers like PIMCO, T. Rowe Price, Grail Advisors and many others who are clamoring to bring their own Active ETFs to market! « less