VettaFi Accelerates Smart Beta Expansion With Closed RAFI Deal

VettaFi today officially completed its acquisition of RAFI Indices, LLC from Research Affiliates Global Holdings, LLC. The deal was originally announced in June 2026.

ETF Trends • Aug 18, 2026

Should Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 19, 2005.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 27, 2026

PRF: A Better Broad-Market Bet

Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF offers large-cap US equity exposure weighted by business fundamentals, not market price. PRF reduces mega-cap AI stock concentration versus cap-weighted indexes, providing a lower AI factor loading. While PRF lagged during the recent AI-driven bull market, it outperforms when market breadth returns and single-factor leadership fades.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Is Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) was launched on 12/19/2005, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 15, 2026

No Summer Solstice for ETFs: June Records Cap Off a Blockbuster First Half

The arrival of June usually signals a seasonal slowdown for many people, but our ETF industry clearly missed the memo. Instead of heading to the beach or stopping to watch the World Cup, the ETF ecosystem had a wave of milestones, structural changing-of-the-guards, and high-profile index provider consolidation.

ETF Trends • Jul 6, 2026

Rosenbluth Discusses Thematics & RAFI Acquisition on Schwab Network

TMX VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discusses thematic ETFs and the implications of VettaFi's acquisition of RAFI Indices on Schwab Network. VettaFi's RAFI Indices Acquisition and Fundamental Shift On June 11, VettaFi announced the acquisition of RAFI Indices, a deal expected to close in the coming weeks.

ETF Trends • Jun 24, 2026

Unlocking Smart Beta Innovation: TMX VettaFi to Acquire RAFI Indices

VettaFi's core mission is to provide the index and distribution solutions that help asset managers build, grow, and navigate the markets with precision. Last week we took a massive, transformational step forward.

ETF Trends • Jun 15, 2026

VettaFi Acquires RAFI Indices: Bringing Institutional-Grade Research to Your Portfolio

VettaFi today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RAFI Indices, the renowned pioneer in fundamental indexing, from Research Affiliates. For two decades, RAFI Indices has been at the forefront of fundamental indexing, grounded in deep research and a commitment to helping investors achieve long-term success.

ETF Trends • Jun 11, 2026

4 ETFs That Beat the S&P 500 by Ignoring Market Cap Entirely

Market-cap weighting has a structural flaw that most investors overlook: it automatically overweights whatever has already gotten expensive.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 26, 2026

Invesco's 276% ETF Flips Normal S&P 500 Rules And Still Wins Big | PRF, VOO

When market volatility sends speculative stocks on wild rides and mega-cap tech names dominate headlines, some investors look for a different approach: fundamental indexing.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 23, 2026