Advisors Favoring Active ETFs: PIMCO & Vanguard Weigh In

Core Insights - Active fixed income ETFs are gaining popularity in 2025, with expectations for continued demand following the Fed's rate cut [1] - The Q3 Fixed Income Symposium highlighted the growing interest in active management within the fixed income space, with 71% of advisors believing it adds value [2] Company Insights - Vanguard emphasizes its robust active management capabilities, stating that alpha opportunities in fixed income arise from security selection and portfolio construction [3] - Vanguard has expanded its active fixed income ETF offerings, including the Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF (VGVT) and the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) [4] - PIMCO, a pioneer in active fixed income ETFs, highlighted the impact of Fed rate cuts on investor behavior and the importance of active management in capital preservation [5] - PIMCO's Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF (MINT) has a recent 30-day SEC yield of 4.3%, while the Ultra-Short Government Active ETF (BILZ) offers a yield of 4.1% [5][6]