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U.S. investors have their sights set on a big presidential election just over the horizon. With ramifications for many aspects of American life, including markets, it has investors' and advisors' rapt attention.

Is now the time to invest abroad? Yes, a big 50 basis point rate cut has brightened the economic picture in the U.S. That doesn't guarantee a soft landing from inflation, however.

For years, investors looked at active ETFs and saw an intriguing pitch but insufficient data to jump on board. The potential of active investing in the ETF wrapper has long stood out, combining flexibility, seasoned management, and tax efficiency.

Active ETFs have taken a huge leap forward over the last two years, gathering significant flows relative to their smaller AUM. The actively managed side of the ETF world is also contributing quite a bit to the overall number of launches.

Active investing has grown in popularity over the last two years, as measured by ETF flows and the growing AUM of active ETFs. That said, the past is past, so what is the outlook for active investing moving forward?

Now may be a good time to jump into European equities. In the first instance since 2019, the European Central Bank has made the call to cut three of its interest rates by 0.25%.

Are you thinking about ways to add variety to your portfolio? With the economic landscape shifting dramatically this year due to increasing rate uncertainty, investors might be interested in exploring alternatives to U.S. stocks.

Is the global economic picture brighter than investors might have previously thought? Japan's central bank recently ended its negative interest rate policy, while its U.S. and U.K. peers are sending dovish signals.

Ever considered investing abroad? The time may have come to invest outside of the U.S. With the U.S. equities environment posing its own challenges, and rate cuts looming further in the distance, foreign markets can provide some real benefits.