MLIV Pulse: Do You Expect Actively Managed or Passive Mutual Funds To Outperform This Year?

The video discusses the evolving landscape of investment management, focusing on the role of active funds in capitalizing on market themes. Morgan Stanley emphasizes its expertise in active management and anticipates growth in transparent active ETFs. The use of passive funds has shifted from a buy-and-hold strategy to expressing active viewpoints. Investors are diversifying into alternate asset classes alongside traditional mutual and fixed income funds. The scale of investment in mutual funds and ETFs is substantial, highlighting the popularity of active management.

What is the core competency of Morgan Stanley Investment Management?

How are passive funds being utilized differently now compared to the past?

What do investors want to include alongside long-only equity mutual funds?

What is the significance of the $31 trillion figure mentioned in the context of mutual funds and ETFs?

What trend is observed regarding the investment in active mutual funds?