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Why It's Time to Add Equities Exposure in Active ETFs

BY | ETF Database
5:48 am ET 08/28/26 | 18 VIEWS
Investors are used to a swirling mass of scary headlines and geopolitical and monetary risk. Yen carry trade and yield concerns, however, may have some feeling of trepidation. Despite those risks, equities continue to appeal. Indeed, T. Rowe Price’s Asset Allocation Committee recently moved to an overweight in equities relative to bonds, boosting the case for exposure in active equities ETFs like the T. Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research ETF (TSPA B).Key Takeaways: T. Rowe Price’s Asset Allocation Committee has upped its exposure to equities relative to bonds. The active ETF TSPA has returned 12.8% YTD according to ETF Database data, offering a route into an expanded market. Stable valuations and solid earnings growth have helped lift the appeal of equities among T. Rowe Price’s leaders. A piece by T. Rowe Price Capital Markets Strategist Tim Murray explored that recent shift towards an equities overweight. In his analysis, Murray explained the reasoning behind the allocation committee’s move. He cited strong earnings, broadening growth signals, and stable valuations as factors undergirding the appeal. “The most compelling part of the equity story continues to be earnings,” he wrote. “Forward earnings expectations are exceptionally strong across investment styles, market capitalizations, and geographies. Not surprisingly, areas with the greatest exposure to the ongoing AI infrastructure build‑out continue to lead the way.” “But perhaps even more encouraging is the breadth of this strength,” he added. “Areas with much less exposure to AI are also expected to generate double‑digit earnings growth. What is particularly remarkable is that this is not occurring during a recovery from recession.” At the same time, he noted that earnings growth has displayed notable breadth. Areas outside of the AI zeitgeist are seeing growth projections without seeing valuations overheat. Murray identified valuations as “surprisingly disciplined.” “In fact, the two areas with the strongest expected earnings growth—U.S. large‑cap growth and emerging markets—have actually seen their valuation multiples decline modestly,” he said. See more: How Active Tech ETF TTEQ Almost Doubled AUM in 3 Months Investors, then, may want to consider ways to expand their equities exposure as opportunities broaden. One way to do so is through active ETFs like the TSPA. The fund charges a 34 basis point fee for an active, research-driven approach to broad market exposure. The strategy has returned 12.8% YTD, and could prove a solid active ETF candidate. Where passive mutual funds must track their indexes precisely, TSPA’s more flexible approach has the ability to overweight or underweight holdings, while also adding additional names beyond the index. What’s more, ETFs offer some notable tax advantages. With TSPA’s remit to pursue performance, it may make a solid satellite option for a broadening market. For more news, information, and analysis, visit our Active ETF Content Hub.

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