Smart-beta strategies lead ETF growth in Asia
Institutional take-up of smart-beta strategies in the region is such that ETF issuers are increasing their focus on non-traditional index products.
The growth of smart-beta exchange-traded funds in Asia has outpaced that of the overall exchange-traded fund (ETF) market this year, as large institutional investors increasingly adopt sophisticated strategies being adopted, say local fund executives.
Dividend-weighted ETFs are currently the most popular category, but asset managers say they are launching more complex products due to asset owner demand, including multi-factor ETFs and factor-timing products.
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