Index Trackers vs Active ETFs: What’s the Difference? (with J.P. Morgan) @investengine

Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Index trackers and active ETFs are two of the most common ways to invest, but they work very differently.

In this short explainer, Ted Malcolm, Head of UK ETF Distribution at J.P. Morgan, breaks down:

- What passive (index-tracking) ETFs do
- How active ETFs differ in structure, cost, and flexibility
- Why active and passive approaches don’t have to be “either/or”
- How combining both can help build a more balanced portfolio

00:00 Index Trackers vs Active ETFs
00:38 How they work
01:04 Comparing the two
01:50 Finding the right balance

Whether you value low costs and predictability, or flexibility and the potential to outperform, understanding the difference can help you invest with more confidence.

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