Eaton Vance Launches a Brave New ETF World

The video discusses non-transparent ETFs, a new investment vehicle combining active management with exchange-traded benefits. It highlights the challenges faced by active investing, such as underperformance against benchmarks, and introduces Eaton Vance Stock NextShares as a solution. Non-transparent ETFs allow managers to maintain proprietary strategies while offering potential cost and tax advantages. The video also compares active and passive investing, emphasizing the long-term competitiveness of active strategies when costs are reduced.

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What challenges do actively managed funds face in the current investment landscape?