As Quincy Jones ETF Waits in Limbo, Weighing the Issues of Celebrity ETFs

The video discusses the increasing trend of sub advising ETFs, highlighting the rise from 6% in 2012 to over 20% in 2017. It explores factors driving this trend, such as the increase in ETF issuers and the need for compliance and regulatory infrastructure. The correlation between outsourcing ETFs and thematic or ESG strategies is examined, with a focus on the Quincy Jones ETF. Challenges in launching celebrity-oriented ETFs and getting them approved on major platforms are discussed. The video concludes with a comparison of sub advising active versus passive funds, emphasizing the differences in management processes.

How has the percentage of new ETF launches changed from 2012 to 2017?

What factors are driving the increase in the trend of sub-advising ETFs?

What role does compliance and regulatory infrastructure play in the management of ETFs?

What challenges do funds face in getting on platforms for growth?

What is the distinction between sub-advising an active fund versus a passive fund?