Could Smart-Beta Outperform in a Falling Market?

The video discusses smart beta, a strategy that blends active and passive investing by using screens to select components. It highlights the growing adoption of smart beta in the US and Europe, emphasizing its benefits like simplicity, transparency, and low costs. The discussion also covers the challenges faced by active ETFs due to the rise of smart beta products.

What is the primary difference between smart beta and traditional market cap weighting?

In what ways is the adoption of smart beta products in Europe compared to the US?

How does smart beta aim to combine features of both passive and active investing?

What are some of the known drivers of return mentioned in relation to smart beta?

What challenges do active managers face with the rise of smart beta products?