

When it comes to equities exposure, investors typically gravitate toward a passive, market-cap-weighted index as the default strategy. These strategies are often billed as an efficient, low-cost method to capture broad market returns.

Meta: Learn how RAFI fundamental indexing offers an alternative to market-cap weighting in this interview with Rob Arnott and TMX VettaFi.

VettaFi today officially completed its acquisition of RAFI Indices, LLC from Research Affiliates Global Holdings, LLC. The deal was originally announced in June 2026.

TMX VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discusses thematic ETFs and the implications of VettaFi's acquisition of RAFI Indices on Schwab Network. VettaFi's RAFI Indices Acquisition and Fundamental Shift On June 11, VettaFi announced the acquisition of RAFI Indices, a deal expected to close in the coming weeks.

TMX VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth appeared on CNBC's ETF Edge to discuss VettaFi's recent acquisition of RAFI Indices. On June 11, TMX VettaFi signed a definitive agreement to acquire RAFI Indices from Research Affiliates.

VettaFi's core mission is to provide the index and distribution solutions that help asset managers build, grow, and navigate the markets with precision. Last week we took a massive, transformational step forward.

VettaFi today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RAFI Indices, the renowned pioneer in fundamental indexing, from Research Affiliates. For two decades, RAFI Indices has been at the forefront of fundamental indexing, grounded in deep research and a commitment to helping investors achieve long-term success.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RAUS--RAFI Indices, LLC, the index company of Research Affiliates, a global leader in asset allocation and innovative index design, in partnership with ETF Architect, today announced the launch of the Research Affiliates Cap-Weighted US ETF (Ticker: RAUS). The ETF seeks to track the Research Affiliates Cap-Weighted Index (RACWI), a reimagined approach to cap-weighted indexing that aims to deliver market-like exposure while mitigating structural inefficiencies i.
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