“Morningstar’s proprietary, portfolio attribute classification system for ETF managed portfolios consists of four main attributes: Universe, Asset Breadth, Portfolio Implementation, and Primary ETF Exposure Type. This system relies on our analysis of the investment strategy and disclosed portfolios and aids key decision-makers in better understanding the philosophies underlying this growing crop of investment strategies. Growth in assets from advisor demand is being driven by multiple factors. The fiduciary standard continues to move forward as the baseline philosophy for managing client portfolios, and, as a result, growth in the fee-based model is tilting portfolios toward lower-cost, broad-based investments for a larger part of client portfolios, with a focus on asset allocation.”
