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ETFs Are Getting More Expensive: Is It Justified?

- Tidal's Gavin Filmore talks ETF fees.
- He also uncovers several key insights from Tidal’s latest KPI report.

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By Talk ETFs
May 15, 2025
Edited by: David Tony
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etf.com’s Sumit Roy talks with Gavin Filmore, chief revenue officer at Tidal Financial Group, about the forces reshaping the $10 trillion ETF industry.

Drawing on insights from Tidal’s latest KPI report, they explore why ETF revenues have surged to $17 billion, how active and derivative-heavy funds are rewriting the fee playbook and why fee compression might not be the future after all. 

Filmore also shares what he’s telling new issuers about pricing, performance pressure and why first-mover advantage still matters in today’s crowded market. 

Don’t miss this exciting episode!

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