Here are 3 topics covered in the report and much more:
- Investors continue to seek the advantages of ETF structures with both active and passive ETFs reporting net inflows, while active mutual funds saw net outflows for the fifth consecutive quarter
- Passive products, driven predominately by US equities and taxable bonds, have recorded net inflows in each of the last twelve months, while active products, excluding money market funds, have continued to see net outflows
- Despite a number of mega-deals, including Genstar’s acquisition of a majority stake in First Eagle in Q1 2025, M&A activity over the trailing twelve months remains depressed relative to historical levels