Why Active Management Will Win 2016 | ETF Trends

The political climate is always something that needs to be understood in order to best plan your ETF portfolio. The prospects of rising rates and a long in the tooth bull market is shaping a picture that passively managed ETFs that simply follow a benchmark may no longer be the best approach.

Tom caught up with both the CEO and Chief Strategist at Horizon Investments to discuss potential impacts of tax reform, a presidential race, and a rising rate environment.

Greg Valliere, Chief Strategist, shares insights from his unique, politically advantaged perspective while Robbie Cannon, CEO, has interesting thoughts on the outlook for passively managed ETFs and why retail investors and financial advisors alike need an active manager’s guidance in a market packed with trip wires and headwinds.

Check out their conversation below!