ETF Innovators: How Capital Group powers active ETFs

Active management has seen a resurgence in recent years. Discover how Capital Group is reshaping portfolios with its active ETF philosophy.

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By Valerie Grimba
Featuring Scott Davis
Published | 1 min read

Key points

  • Active ETFs now outnumber passive funds among US-listed exchange-traded products for the first time ever.
  • The global ETF market continues to expand, with active ETFs still in their relative infancy outside North America and representing a substantial opportunity for portfolio innovation.
  • Capital Group's active ETF philosophy focuses on core portfolio building blocks, delivering active management alongside tight trading spreads and better investor outcomes through fundamental research.

ETF Innovators: How Capital Group powers active ETFs

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The ETF industry has undergone a fundamental shift in recent years. Once synonymous with passive, index-based investing, ETFs have become a vehicle for active managers seeking to deliver differentiated returns. Today, active ETFs now outnumber passive funds among US-listed exchange-traded products for the first time.1

Scott Davis, Head of ETFs at Capital Group, joins us on this episode of ETF Innovators to discuss how the firm integrates over 90 years of investment expertise into modern ETF structures. "We've designed a suite that allows us to achieve a multitude of investor objectives," Davis explained. The firm has launched 25 active ETFs in the United States and four in Canada, employing Capital Group's fundamental research methodology, where portfolio managers and analysts collaborate to identify investment opportunities.

As the US$17 trillion ETF market2 continues to expand globally, Capital Group sees active ETFs as a cornerstone of portfolio innovation. The firm's strategy focuses on expanding its suite with solutions tailored to different investor lifecycles – from income-focused strategies during accumulation to capital appreciation vehicles for retirement. With active ETFs still in their relative infancy outside North America, the opportunity to reshape how investors build portfolios remains substantial.

About ETF Innovators

ETF Innovators is a short-form video series hosted by Valerie Grimba, Director, Global ETF Strategy, that spotlights how RBC clients are driving innovation in ETFs. The series tracks the evolution of the global ETF landscape and spotlights the leaders, ideas, and strategies powering the next wave of performance.

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Valerie Grimba
Valerie Grimba
Director, Global ETF Strategy, RBC Capital Markets
Scott Davis
Scott Davis
Head of ETF, Capital Group

 

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