Group 1: ETF Market Developments - Dimensional Funds became the first asset manager to gain approval for an ETF share class of an actively managed mutual fund, indicating a potential trend for other asset managers to follow in 2026 [2] - The Invesco QQQ Trust initiated the approval process to convert from a Unit Investment Trust structure to a more flexible open-end fund, which has been approved [4] - Active ETFs saw tremendous growth, gathering over $400 billion in the first eleven months of 2025, representing approximately one-third of total ETF assets [10] Group 2: Investment Trends and Strategies - Dividend ETFs attracted significant interest, capturing $21 billion of net inflows year-to-date through November, indicating a strong demand for resilient income amidst falling bond yields [4] - The article compared sector exposure differences between popular dividend ETFs, such as the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) and the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) [4] - Innovative, options-based ETFs were highlighted as key risk-mitigation tools during market sell-offs, providing diversification options for investors [5] Group 3: Notable ETF Products - The Avantis suite of ETFs, part of the American Century suite, crossed $100 billion in assets, with funds like the Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) and the Avantis International Emerging Markets ETF (AVEM) being recognized as versatile building blocks for asset allocation [11]