BOJ May Not Bless Active ETFs as Nomura Launches First Fund

Japan is set to launch its first actively managed ETF on September 7th, with six new ETFs from issuers Simplex, Nomura, and Mitsubishi UFJ. Japan leads in Asia Pacific with over 500 billion in assets under management, but recent ETF purchases by the Bank of Japan have been minimal. Globally, active ETFs have gained popularity, with significant inflows and success stories like JPMorgan's Equity Premium Income ETF. This year has seen a surge in ETF launches, including mutual fund conversions to ETFs, indicating a growing interest in active management strategies.

What factors contributed to the success of the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF?

What trends are observed in the performance of active ETFs compared to passive ETFs in recent years?