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ETF Blog
Ahmed Farooq, Vice President of ETF Business Development, gives a personal ‘warrior wholesaler’ perspective on ETFs.
A Revolution in Innovation
We will all remember 2020 for many reasons, but key amongst them was how our dependence on technology was undeniably set in stone.
2020: An Unforgettable Year To Forget
Where do I start after a year like 2020? One thing is for sure, we will all remember the past year for the rest of our lives, both from a personal and professional standpoint
U.S. election worries and the case for active management
It is amid this uncertainty, and with the possibility of much more geopolitical and economic turbulence to come, that I would like to make the case for active management.
NEO last price methodology
Given all the possible questions about the exchange-traded funds (ETF) ecosystem, the official closing price of an ETF is probably pretty far down the list. The closing price is the last price of the day, right? As it turns out, there was room for improvement...
A road warrior, now home bound—wholesaling during COVID-19
This pandemic has really changed the way we do business; being constantly on the go has switched to being stuck at home.
Overcoming factor fatigue and is it time to go International?
Factor investing may seem complicated due to the sheer number of products available, all with different nuances to their methodology.
5 Lessons I’ve Learned since launching LibertyShares ETF's
Ahmed Farooq reflects on some of the lessons he has learned since LibertyShares launched 3 years ago.
Did ETFs break down in this latest round of volatility?
Ahmed Farooq, VP of ETFs, looks at how the Canaidan ETF market did during a volatile March.
Discussing Corporate Credit: A Q&A with Portfolio Manager Adrienne Young
Ahmed Farooq interviews FLCI Portfolio Manager Adrienne Young.
Understanding Factor-based Investing
Factor based investing has received a lot of buzz over the past couple of years, but I still hear a lot of confusion when I speak to advisors about how to use them.
A cure for the headaches of fixed income investing
Why actively managed fixed income ETFs are gaining popularity.
Our Latest Building Blocks
The addition to our ETF platform is a continuation of this commitment—a suite of regional and country- specific passive ETFs that can be used within a diversified portfolio for low-cost, precise exposures.
Three Challenges Facing Passive Fixed Income Funds
We are on the tail end of a 30-year bull market for bonds. This unusual period of sustained growth was facilitated by both a low interest rate and low inflationary environment.
