Actively-Managed Category Report
Last modified: October 15, 2009
The Actively-Managed ETFdb Category contains 7 ETFs with a total market capitalization of approximately $30 million (as of September 30, 2009)
The following are the three largest ETFs in this ETFdb Category by market capitalization (as of September 30, 2009):
| Ticker | ETF | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| PSR | PowerShares Active U.S. Real Estate Fund | $7 million |
| PLK | PowerShares Active Low Duration Fund | $6 million |
| PQZ | PowerShares Active Multi-Cap Fund | $5 million |
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Whereas most exchange-traded products are designed to passively track and replicate the performance of an underlying index, ETFs in this ETFdb Category attempt to outperform benchmarks by utilizing active management tools commonly associated with mutual funds. However, these funds offer many of the advantages of ETFs, including reduced costs, increased transparency, and potential for tax efficiencies.
Actively-Managed ETFs are managed by investment teams who rely on research, expertise, and proprietary stock selection methodologies to determine the holdings and weightings of the ETF. Asset classes covered by this ETFdb Category include:
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