Author Archives: Tom Lydon
Active ETfF Sector is Gaining Traction By Tom Lydon
The actively managed exchange traded fund category appears to be gaining momentum with the recent success ofĂ‚Â the PIMCO Total Ă‚Â Return ETF. Ă‚Â There has been a slew of active ETFs recently launched, which has led many to wonder how active management is defined with an ETF. “The active ETF universe is ‘heterogeneous,’” Robert Goldsborough of Morningstar said, though heavily skewed toward fixed income. “There are a lot of unique strategies, but …
Low-Volatility ETF Demand Fueled by Desire for Safety by Tom Lydon
Despite the diminished volatility in the equities markets and the growing complacency in the current rally, wary investors have sought out alternative investment strategies, like low-volatility exchange traded funds, to hedge potential risks. With the Knight algorithm induced flash crash, looming Eurozone crisis and presidential elections weighing on the minds of investors, many are keeping cautious with their investments, writes Dave Goodboy, V.P. of marketing for intrendX LLC, for Street …