Beyond Bulls & Bears

Global ETF trends to watch in 2024
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Global ETF trends to watch in 2024

Active fixed income ETFs, emerging markets, and thematic, growth-focused ETFs: Jason Xavier, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets, opines on trends he sees ahead in 2024.

Back to school: ETF fundamentals
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Back to school: ETF fundamentals

In the spirit of back-to-school season, Jason Xavier, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, offers a refresher on the basics of exchange-traded funds.

Franklin Templeton ETF Capital Markets iView: How active managers use ETFs
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Franklin Templeton ETF Capital Markets iView: How active managers use ETFs

Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, Jason Xavier, sits down with Marzena Hofrichter, portfolio manager, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, Frankfurt, to talk about how active managers use exchange-traded funds.

Active fixed income ETFs in the spotlight
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Active fixed income ETFs in the spotlight

Given challenging market conditions, it looks like the time for active fixed income ETFs to shine, according to Jason Xavier, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets. He explains why he sees more growth in this area.

Global ETF 2023 outlook: Playing defence and investing tactically
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Global ETF 2023 outlook: Playing defence and investing tactically

What’s ahead for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) globally in 2023? Jason Xavier, our Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets, explains where he sees areas of growth and opportunity—including smart-beta ETFs, income-oriented strategies, and select emerging markets.

Franklin Templeton ETF Capital Markets iView: A conversation with Senior Trader Andrew Black, Edinburgh
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Franklin Templeton ETF Capital Markets iView: A conversation with Senior Trader Andrew Black, Edinburgh

Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, Jason Xavier, sits down with Andrew Black, a senior multi-asset trader in our Edinburgh office, to talk about trading ETFs in this interview, as part of our new “iView” series.

Highlighting ETF liquidity during times of stress
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Highlighting ETF liquidity during times of stress

The stressful events markets have faced this year have led to questions about ETF liquidity. Jason Xavier, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets, explores the subject.

Global ETF 2022 Outlook: Growth Streak Looks Likely to Continue
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Global ETF 2022 Outlook: Growth Streak Looks Likely to Continue

What’s ahead for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) globally in 2022? Jason Xavier, our Head of EMEA ETFs Capital Markets, opines on trends he sees taking shape—including the areas of growth.

Exchange-Traded Funds: Back to the Basics on Liquidity
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Exchange-Traded Funds: Back to the Basics on Liquidity

Fall is traditionally back to school season, and in that spirit, Jason Xavier, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets, goes back to the basics. He reminds us about the ins and outs of ETF liquidity and dispels the myths many still have.

What a Year for ETFs!
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What a Year for ETFs!

COVID-19 has reshaped our lives in many ways, and has transformed markets in some ways, too. Jason Xavier, our Head of EMEA Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Capital Markets, takes a brief look back at how COVID-19 has impacted the ETF landscape, and why he believes strong tailwinds remain for ETF growth going forward.