S1E263: Beyond the index: how active ETFs offer adaptability in volatile markets

S1E263: Beyond the index: how active ETFs offer adaptability in volatile markets

From BT Money Hacks by The Business Times

April 5, 2026 · 17 min · Season 1 · Episode 263

About this episode

The episode discusses the advantages of active ETFs over traditional index funds in volatile markets.

Is passive investing a Trojan horse? Index funds, once the safest bet, now harbour extreme concentration risk, leaving investors vulnerable in volatile markets. Discover why active ETFs are the essential upgrade. Unlearn the "comfort" of index tracking and gain the adaptability to chase alpha. Howie Lim explores the future of ETFs with the experts. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:37 Passive investing's concentration risk 03:52 comparative advantages of active ETF strategies 07:11 Paying for adaptability, not just performance 08:30 Unlearning the false comfort of index tracking 11:50 Pitfalls of active strategies --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist, Saxo Bank and Darrin Ng, assistant manager, dealing, global markets desk, Phillip Securities Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks…

People in this episode

Host: Howie Lim

Guests: Charu Chanana, Darrin Ng

Topics covered

  • active ETFs
  • passive investing
  • volatility
  • investment strategies

Keywords

  • index funds
  • concentration risk
  • alpha
  • adaptability

Mentioned in this episode

Products: active ETFs, index funds

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