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Active ETFs Eclipse $13T as 2026 Strategy Shifts From Passive to Alpha Generation

Active ETFs Eclipse $13T as 2026 Strategy Shifts From Passive to Alpha Generation

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2026-01-08 10:41:02
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The ETF revolution enters its next evolutionary phase in 2026, with active strategies now commanding 34% of all net flows despite representing just 10% of market share. This tectonic shift sees institutional capital migrating from mutual funds to active ETF wrappers—drawn by superior tax efficiency, intraday liquidity, and transparency.

Market structure itself is adapting. The 'Triple Crown' year of 2025 saw record inflows, launches, and trading volumes—but 2026 demands nuance. Stretched valuations, AI bubble risks, and diverging central bank policies RENDER passive indexing inadequate for alpha generation.

Crypto assets like BTC, ETH, and SOL now feature prominently in active ETF sleeves as correlations with traditional assets break down. Exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, and Bybit report institutional order FLOW increasingly tied to ETF rebalancing activity.

The new calculus: active management isn't merely an alternative—it's becoming the core. As one portfolio manager notes: 'When beta gets expensive, you either get creative or get left behind.'

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