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Alternative ETFs: Types, Uses, and Portfolio Risks
Alternative ETFs have attracted record inflows in 2026 through August, but the complexity of the category merits caution.
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2026 US Model Portfolio Landscape: Growth, Innovation, and the Future of Portfolio Construction
How scale, cost efficiency, and new asset classes are reshaping the model portfolio ecosystem.
Research
US Housing Market Forecast: Q1 2026
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Blog
5 mins
The Next Front in Fund Fee Wars: Complex Funds and New Strategies
Investors paid lower fund expenses in 2025 than ever before—but new active ETFs and alternative strategies come with higher price tags.
Blog
4 mins
European Active ETF Trends: What’s Driving the Boom?
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Blog
6 mins
Crypto ETPs in Europe: What’s Changed in 2026
Blog
17 mins
What Semiliquid Funds Get Right (and Wrong) About Portfolio Construction
They make private markets more accessible, but are they worth the price tag?
Research
32 mins
2026 Target-Date Fund Investment Strategy
Dive into our annual Target-Date Strategy Landscape to find which target-date strategies are the right retirement investments for your clients.
Blog
4 mins
6 Asset Management Marketing Trends to Watch in 2026
See how ETFs, models, alts, and AI will influence growth, retention, and distribution.
Research
6 ETF Trends to Watch in 2026
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Morningstar presents our "6 ETF Trends to Watch in 2026" list, recognizing key female contributors to Europe's exchange traded fund sector.
Research
Guide to Defined Outcome ETFs
Discover how defined outcome ETFs can shield investment losses, provide downside protection, and balance risks for risk-averse investors. Download the report.
Research
Morningstar Investment Fund Strategy Prospects to Watch in Early 2026
This bi-annual Morningstar Canada Prospects list highlights promising actively managed investment funds that warrant attention.
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