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How Active Sector ETFs Can Stand Out in Earnings Season

BY | ETF Database

08/13/2025 | 26 VIEWS

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Earnings season is in full swing and investors are watching closely. For many of those investors, earnings season can be the trigger to make small shifts or even big wholesale changes in portfolios. Rather than rely on passive sector ETFs that may adapt too slowly, or be swapped in and out too much from portfolios, investors may instead want to consider active sector ETFs. See more: Understanding Top International ETF TOUS in Three Stocks Consider, for example, financials ETFs. A passive financials ETF must follow strict rules per its indexes. While one may not always want an ETF to overreact to a given earnings report, adjusting weights could be called for. An active sector ETF not only provides that adaptability, but can also serve as more than a tactical, short-term allocation. There are also fewer quality considerations with indexes. Passive strategies often must include companies in order to fully represent an industry or sector, good or bad. Whereas an active manager may choose not to include some specific companies at all if the outlook seems negative. The T. Rowe Price Financials ETF (TFNS) could appeal in that active sector ETFs landscape for earnings season. The fund actively invests for a 44 basis point (bps) fee. It looks to financial services companies that meet fundamental research standards. TFNS’ investments include banking and insurance firms in its remit. Its fundamental, bottom-up analysis can lean on growth and value approaches as needed. That has helped it perform well since its debut in June, returning 2.44% since launch, per YCharts data. The fund’s ability on outperformance could make it a durable option compared to passive sector ETFs that don’t scrutinize their index holdings as closely. TFNS isn’t the only active sector option out there. Investors can also look at funds like the T. Rowe Price Health Care ETF (TMED), which charges a 44 bps fee. TMED also looks for outperformance in a traditionally defensive space of healthcare, leaning on that fundamental research. With earnings in full swing, investors may want to consider how active sector ETFs can help. Active managers can potentially get more out of earnings calls and reports than alternatives. For more news, information, and analysis, visit our Active ETF Content Hub.

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