Markets Edition: Active ETFs Move to Center Stage

Markets Edition: Active ETFs Move to Center Stage

From Research @ Citi by Citi

April 14, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Scott Chronert discusses the shift from traditional passive ETFs to more active ones with Drew Pettit.

Scott Chronert, head of U.S. Equity Strategy, sits down with Drew Pettit to discuss the ETF universe and an ongoing shift from traditional passive products to more active ones. This expansion is giving investors more ways to pursue their portfolio goals, leading us to aggressively raise our targets for aggregated U.S. ETF assets under management. A public, redacted version of the Must C report discussed is available here: https://www.citigroup.com/global/insights/sizing-the-etf-opportunity-active-etfs-move-to-center-stage This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute financial, economic, legal, tax or accounting advice. This podcast is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instruments. The contents of this podcast are not based on your individual circumstances and should not be relied upon as an assessment of suitability for you of a particular product, security, or transaction. The information in this podcast is based on generally available information and, although obtained from sources believed by Citi to be reliable, its accuracy…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Chronert

Guest: Drew Pettit

Topics covered

  • ETFs
  • active investment
  • portfolio management
  • U.S. equity strategy
  • financial markets

Keywords

  • ETFs
  • active ETFs
  • investment strategy
  • portfolio goals
  • U.S. ETF assets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Citi, Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Products: ETF, Must C report

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