Publication Date: August 2025

The silent majority: How 90% of ETF assets are proactively managed

The global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market has rarely been more dynamic. Active strategies may be commanding the headlines, but index-based ETFs remain the bedrock of portfolios worldwide. And yet, misconceptions linger. Many still assume “passive” means automatic and effortless. But is tracking an index really as effortless as it may seem? Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, explains.