Is Smart Beta a Fad?

The video discusses the ongoing debate about smart beta ETFs, questioning whether they are a fad. It presents arguments against this notion, highlighting that smart beta is a form of active investing and that factor investing thrives on irrational investor behavior. The video also addresses the issue of performance chasing, which can affect smart beta's effectiveness, and the complexity of the ETF universe, which can lead to product confusion. It emphasizes the importance of understanding factor exposure in smart beta ETFs.

In what way does product confusion impact investors looking at smart beta ETFs?

What is the significance of the performance of VOUE compared to VTV and IWD?