The race for lower fees shines a light on smart beta
Hybrid strategy between active management and index funds needs to perform and be cheap.
As BlackRock Inc. throws down the gauntlet with some sweeping price cuts across its exchange-traded funds lineup, it's only logical to assume the increasingly popular smart beta strategies will be next in line to feel the spreading pressure on fees.
Smart beta, which is also known as strategic beta
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