Here is what investors need to know about smart beta and factor strategies that combine the best aspects of active and passive investing.
(0:45) - What is Factor Investing and Smart Beta?
(3:00) - What Are The Main Factors Used In These Kind of ETFs? (7:45) - Benefits and Risks With Factor Indexes (11:60) - Are Multi-Factor ETFs A Better Way To Invest? (14:00) - Smart Beta Strategies To Watch For (16:40) - How Have The Defensive Strategies Performed? (19:00) - Fifth Annual FTSE Russell Global Institutional Smart Beta Survey Podcast@Zacks.com