Top Active ETF TCAF on Track for Major Milestone This Summer

Active ETFs have made waves in recent years, already outpacing passive ETFs in several key metrics this year. With rapid launches and notable flows, active ETFs have become a bigger and bigger part of investors’ portfolios. Among the successful launches of the last three years, a few standout funds have risen to the top by pulling in significant inflows. One leading active ETF, TCAF, managed by David Giroux, is currently on track for a major buy opportunity this Summer.

Key Takeaways:

• Active ETFs have been a big player in the ETF ecosystem in recent years, driving major flows and an accelerating pace of new launches.
• Finding the right active ETF can boost portfolios, with experienced management serving as a key factor in long-term success.
• Major ETF milestones often present strategic buying opportunities, as seen with TCAF this summer.

TCAF, the T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF, charges a 31 basis point fee to actively invest in large-cap equities. The strategy has pulled in more than $5.5 billion in net inflows since its launch and currently sits at $6.5 billion in AUM, according to ETF Database. 

The fund actively invests in firms believed to offer high-quality stocks, according to its managers. The strategy utilizes fundamental analysis to target leading companies with characteristics like risk-adjusted returns, competitive market position, strong management, and a track record of appealing valuations. 

Impressive Momentum & Upcoming Milestone

Combined, these factors have helped the strategy return 51.46% since inception, according to YCharts data. The data also noted that TCAF’s price recently rose above both its 50- and 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMAs). Rising momentum is often a strong signal that a security is entering a favorable buying window.

Perhaps most intriguing is the milestone the fund reaches this summer: on June 14, TCAF will celebrate its third anniversary. This three-year window is a critical benchmark in the ETF world, as it establishes the full performance track record that many market participants use as a key data point to consider before committing capital.

See more: Analysis: Active ETFs Lapped Passive ETF Inflows in March

In the meantime, the fund’s long term active ETF approach and emphasis on fundamentals have it well positioned to navigate a geopolitics-driven downturn. For those considering an active equity ETF that can play a core or core-plus role, TCAF may be one to watch as it celebrates its three-year milestone this summer.

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