Tracking error, the amount by which an ETF’s returns deviate from its benchmark index, is a fact of life and an often ignored fact at that. In some instances, a ...

Index-tracking mutual funds and exchange-traded funds have a lot of endearing qualities. Many of them pair low fees with a clear set of rules, which has been a big win for investors. But those ...

Passive funds aim to mirror their benchmark indexes as closely as possible, making every basis point matter. But perfect tracking is a fantasy. While investors can expect index funds to mimic their ...

Here's how I know the ETF Revolution has long since passed, and what we're living in now is the new ETF normal:The questions from advisors are getting a lot smarter. I used to get emails about how ...

CalPERS' board is expected to decide in September whether to remove alternative investments from its tracking-error calculation used to control risk. Deciding to do ...