2025-12-16 22:20:19

The landscape for exchange-traded funds is shifting rapidly this year. Active management strategies now account for nearly 75% of newly launched ETFs, marking a significant departure from the passive tracking fund dominance of previous years.

Franklin Templeton's Lotfi Ladjemi points out that this transformation reflects more than just product strategy changes. The investor demographic has fundamentally evolved. Retail platforms like Trading 212 and eToro have democratized access to financial markets, bringing younger generations into the investment space at an unprecedented scale. These tech-savvy participants aren't settling for passive index-tracking anymore—they're demanding active, sophisticated strategies that offer differentiated returns.

This trend suggests the crypto and digital asset investment space is maturing. As competition intensifies among platforms and fund managers, expect this momentum toward active management to continue shaping product development and investor expectations in the coming months.

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NotAFinancialAdvice

· 2025-12-18 22:36

75% actively managed ETFs? Retail investors are really getting smarter, no longer just passively holding index funds.

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AirdropHuntress

· 2025-12-18 22:03

75% of actively managed ETFs... etc., this data needs to be examined carefully. Historical data shows that passive products are the optimal solution in the long term.

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rugdoc.eth

· 2025-12-16 22:45

Are 75% of new ETFs actively managed? Are passive indices really going to phase out?

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BankruptWorker

· 2025-12-16 22:37

Passive index funds are really outdated now; young people are all about active management... The competition in trading is getting fiercer and fiercer.

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RektRecovery

· 2025-12-16 22:34

ngl, 75% active management sounds great until you realize most retail traders will get absolutely destroyed by fees. seen this movie before

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CryptoPhoenix

· 2025-12-16 22:32

75% active management ETFs? Buddy, this is a signal of the bottom range. Retail investors are finally waking up [Laughing with tears] --- Another round of rebirth and renewal begins. From passive to active, the market is self-healing. All we need to do is wait patiently. --- To put it simply—opportunities often hide in seemingly chaotic transitions. Only those who traverse cycles understand this truth. --- Trading212 and eToro are attracting young people. This wave truly signifies a return of public sentiment. Believe in the conservation of energy theory. --- Is active management booming? Remember, the most important time to stay clear-headed is when losing money. Don’t be fooled by these gimmicks. --- Retail investors shifting from passive to active—what does this mean? Everyone is starting to invest with their brains. But rebuilding the right mindset is the hardest part. --- This is what we call a return to value, everyone. The more intense the competition, the better it tests true strength. Let’s see who can last until the end.

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