The Active ETF Gap: What Sets the Top Active ETFs Apart?

Active ETFs continue to launch, picking up 37% of total ETF flows YTD despite representing just 13% of assets as investors flock to their combination of adaptability and tax efficiency. As active ETFs proliferate, however, investors have more options to consider.

ETF Trends • Sep 10, 2026

Alphabet's Higher AI Spending Could Boost These ETFs

GOOGL boosts 2026 capex to $205B, signaling stronger AI demand. Read on to explore ETFs poised to benefit from the next wave of AI spending.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026

Why First-Mover Advantage Matters for the Best Active ETFs

The ETF industry has been growing for decades, but its spike, and the spike of active ETFs particularly in recent years, is hard to overstate. 2026 has seen continued record-setting pace for ETFs, with active ETFs contributing 80% of launches YTD as of May.

ETF Trends • Jun 17, 2026

Active Growth ETF FDG is Outperforming More Each Month YTD

Investors and advisors look for a few important factors when assessing an investment strategy. While fees and style box classifications are important considerations, few factors carry as much weight as pure performance.

ETF Trends • May 12, 2026

Inside American Century's $128B ETF Surge

American Century Investments has established itself as an innovative player in the ETF space, after launching its first products in January 2018. The index-based American Century US Quality Value ETF (VALQ) and the actively managed American Century Diversified Corporate Bond ETF (KORP) are still trading today.

ETF Trends • May 4, 2026

Major ETFs Face Tesla Earnings Test Amid AI Pivot

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) earnings hit after market close today, with consensus expecting adjusted earnings per share of $0.37 on revenue of $22.7 billion for the first quarter. See more: Apple CEO Shift: 4 Under-the-Radar ETF Plays Key Takeaways: XLY holds the highest Tesla weighting at 19% among the five major funds.

ETF Trends • Apr 22, 2026

FDG: Sluggish Q1 Amidst Market Chaos, Downgrade To Hold

American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF is an actively managed, concentrated growth fund targeting 30–45 mid- to large-cap companies. FDG has historically outperformed its Russell 1000 Growth ETF benchmark, but recent aggressive positioning has led to underperformance in Q1. The fund's higher exposure to communication services and consumer discretionary, combined with a 1.35 beta, has increased volatility and downside risk.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 28, 2026

FDG: Worth Buying The Dip On AI Worries

American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF delivers consistent outperformance versus the Russell 1000 Growth ETF benchmark with a concentrated, actively managed portfolio. FDG's portfolio emphasizes high-growth, scalable companies, selectively overweighting AI leaders like NVDA and GOOG while reducing exposure to underperforming tech names. Despite a higher 0.45% expense ratio, FDG justifies its fees through superior medium- and long-term returns and differentiated stock selection.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 7, 2026

3 Non-Tech ETFs With Alphabet Exposure

As the market digests the latest round of corporate earnings, all eyes have turned to Alphabet. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL/GOOG) is reporting its fourth-quarter results Wednesday after the bell, with Wall Street setting a high bar for the search giant.

ETF Trends • Feb 4, 2026

FDG: One Of The Few Outperformers In 2025

American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF (FDG) is rated Buy for its consistent outperformance versus the Russell 1000 Growth ETF and SPY. FDG's concentrated portfolio of 30–45 high-growth companies, selective sector tilts, and AI leadership bets have driven alpha over multiple time frames. The ETF's 0.45% expense ratio is only modestly higher than passive peers, justified by robust risk-adjusted returns and differentiated active management.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 7, 2025