From SMA to ETF with Section 351
A Section 351 conversion aligns investor tax priorities with the ETF’s structural advantages. For managers, it enables scale and speed-to-market across strategies that can’t easily be replicated in SMAs. Understanding the regulatory thresholds and market mechanics is essential before moving forward.
Using Derivative ETFs to Hedge Downside Risk
In today’s uncertain markets, investors are no longer content with riding out volatility unhedged. Whether seeking to protect against drawdowns, smooth income, or build more outcome-focused portfolios, derivative-based ETFs are emerging as essential tools. From buffer strategies to income overlays, these vehicles allow investors to stay exposed to markets without giving up control over risk.
Private Credit ETFs Are Rising, But Risks Remain
As demand for yield climbs and fixed income regains its footing, investors are increasingly turning to private credit. Once the domain of institutions and hedge funds, this trillion-dollar asset class is rapidly becoming more accessible through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). But as private credit enters the ETF mainstream, some industry insiders are raising a cautionary flag: just because it can be wrapped in an ETF does not mean it should be.
Thematic ETFs Are Evolving, Not Disappearing
Thematic ETFs took center stage in the U.S. ETF market over the past few years, but 2024 was a stark reminder that not all themes have staying power. As investors recalibrated amid interest rate uncertainty, macroeconomic resets, and headline fatigue, some of the buzziest ideas of the past cycle saw significant outflows. Meanwhile, a more selective class of strategies emerged as winners, revealing an important shift in how U.S. investors are approaching thematic exposure.
Hierarchy in ’40 Act Space – Debunked
For many asset managers entering the ETF world for the first time, the question of control is front and center. Who actually owns the fund? Can I be replaced? What decisions can I make? What am I liable for? These concerns often arise from a lack of clarity around how ETFs are structured under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘40 Act).
The Fixed Income ETF Renaissance Has Arrived
With interest rates at their highest levels in over a decade, inflation reshaping market behavior, and equity volatility shaking traditional asset allocation models, asset managers are rediscovering bonds, and the ETF wrapper is proving to be a powerful tool for delivering them. There’s finally room to get creative again. Duration, credit quality, curve positioning, and risk hedging are back in play.
Record $17 Billion in Expense Ratio Revenue Amid Derivative ETF Boom
ETF issuers are shattering records.
According to the Tidal ETF Industry KPI Report March 3, 2025, issuers are raking in an estimated $17.4 billion in expense ratio revenue over the past year, a testament to the explosive growth in rising AUM and the boom in Active and Derivative ETFs. Read More:
Active ETFs Hit $1 Trillion
What does it mean now that active ETFs have crossed the $1 trillion mark? Discover how this milestone is reshaping the ETF landscape, and why Tidal is at the forefront of the movement.
Active ETF Boom: Why Specialized Trading Teams Are the Future
While passive index ETFs have long dominated the market, the rise of active ETFs is changing the landscape. Investors are pleading for more than just broad-market exposure; they want strategic, risk-managed portfolios that can adapt to changing market conditions or provide the perfect final piece to complete their portfolio. Read on to know more
How a 351 Conversion Can Lower Your Tax Bill
Tax season is here, and for many investors, that means finding ways to keep more of their money. If you’re holding highly appreciated stocks or a dividend-heavy portfolio, you know the challenge of managing capital gains taxes while preserving your investments. Read on to learn more.