IOPP: Is This Actively Managed ETF Better Than INDA?

2025-04-03 12:03:38 ET

Summary

• The Simplify Tara India Opportunities ETF, which focuses on Indian stocks with a domestic tilt, has underperformed emerging markets and global markets since it made its debut last year.
• IOPP benefits from on-the-ground research from a 70-member Indian-based team.
• IOPP's goal is to outperform the MSCI India Index, which is, of course, covered by the INDA ETF.
• IOPP has a better risk-adjusted return track record than INDA and also offers better diversification and income, but the steep expense ratio and level of churn are a concern.

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