Active ETFs are giving advisors more choices than ever, and more homework to go with them. Issuers launched 953 active strategies in 2025, accounting for 84% of all new ETFs that year, and the momentum has carried into 2026.
Looking ahead, concerns about economic impact and inflationary pressures create a complex path for interest rates. Those investors looking for strategies that adapt to a changing rate environment would do well to consider the Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF (EVLN).
For many experienced fixed income investors, the barbell strategy is often used to set one's portfolio up for balanced success. The barbell strategy itself is fairly straightforward.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 24,853 | $1.21M | $1.21M | $6,103.75 | 0.51% |
| AB Anthony Bruccoleri Equitable Holdings Inc. | 6,974 | $340,679.9 | $340,435.81 | -$244.09 | -0.07% |
Brian Ramsay Wealthspan Partners LLC | 15,162 | $750,212.8 | $733,082.7 | -$17,130.1 | -2.28% |
| CB Catherine Bluvol Next Level Private LLC | 9,123 | $452,381.49 | $441,097.05 | -$11,284.44 | -2.49% |
| KB Kimberly Byrne Bill Few Associates Inc. | 6,732 | $331,894.26 | $325,492.2 | -$6,402.06 | -1.93% |
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The company focuses on investment in floating-rate credit instruments. It targets at least 80% of its net assets in various floating-rate credit investments. These instruments are designed to offer returns that adjust with the market interest rates, minimizing interest rate risk for investors. The company serves both domestic and international markets, providing a range of investment solutions catered to meet the evolving needs of its clients. By investing in a blend of senior floating-rate loans, collateralized loan obligations, and other floating-rate credit vehicles, the company aims at generating attractive returns while managing risk effectively.