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The 2026 ETF Landscape: Trends on Morningstar’s Radar

As the market evolves, and new ETF trends emerge, from private markets and smart beta to active and buffer ETFs, investment teams need to stay ahead of the competition. But they also need the data, insights, and tools to separate the good from the bad to make a critical decision—how will changing ETF trends shape their investment strategy?

Our in-depth guide covers the biggest ETF trends, including the rise of active ETFs, alongside our analysts’ views, all underpinned by Morningstar’s first-class data and analytics. 

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