VettaFi Shortlisted for 2026 ETF Express Awards

VettaFi has once again earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the ETF Express US Awards 2026. The recognition spans multiple categories, including Best ETF Research Provider alongside major index honors across equity and fixed income. The finalist nod builds directly on VettaFi’s standout performance at the 2024 awards, where it secured major wins for both its research depth and index provider prowess. Key Takeaways - Multiple Nominations: Shortlisted for the ETF Express US Awards across Research and Indexing categories. - Acquisition Momentum: Expanded index assets past $260 billion after completing the acquisition of RAFI Indices in August 2026. - The shortlist is confirmation of VettaFi’s Build & Grow Philosophy: Connecting precision benchmark design (Build) directly with advisor education and distribution (Grow). - Cast Your Vote: ETF Express voting closes on Friday, September 18. VettaFi Has a Proven Track Record in Indexing and Research The shortlist nomination reflects a long-standing commitment to powering the ETF ecosystem. VettaFi took home top honors as both a leading research house and overall index provider in 2024. Since then, the firm has continued to accelerate its market presence. New ETFs have been launched in core and thematic categories. In addition, in August 2026, VettaFi closed its acquisition of RAFI Indices from Research Affiliates, pushing its total indexed assets past $260 billion. The deal expanded our fundamental indexing framework. At the heart of this growth is VettaFi’s Build & Grow approach: - BUILD: Engineering institutional-grade, rules-based benchmarks that help asset managers launch targeted equity and fixed income strategies. - GROW: Providing the educational engine that helps wealth managers understand how these indexes perform, evaluating historical returns, sector breakdowns, and practical portfolio fit. Educating Advisors on Megatrends and Milestones VettaFi’s editorial and research team works daily to turn complex market data into actionable insights for financial advisors: - Next-Gen Megatrends: Deep-dive analysis covering the huge energy needs of artificial intelligence, underlying nuclear energy, and energy infrastructure. In addition, we have focused on innovation in index development highlighting new strategies. - Active ETFs, Crypto, and Options Strategies: The team has written extensively about the rapid growth of active management, and premium income strategies. Furthermore, we also focused on alternatives such as bitcoin and CLOs. - Historic ETF Milestones: We have worked to help advisors navigate market scale acknowledging as core and specialized ETFs crossed historic asset milestones. Have Your Voice Heard: Vote by September 18 The wealth management community drives VettaFi’s dedication to index transparency, rigorous factor research, and actionable advisor education. Hopefully VettaFi’s index strategies, research tools, or educational resources have helped sharpen your portfolio models or support your practice. So make sure to submit your ballot for the ETF Express US Awards 2026. Voting is officially open and closes on Friday, September 18. For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.