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Ben Johnson, CFA

Ben Johnson, CFA

is director of global exchange-traded fund research for Morningstar.

Hello risk our old friend
Personal Finance
Hello risk our old friend
You've come to meet with us again.
'Uninvestable': Global index giants ditch Russian equities
ETFs
'Uninvestable': Global index giants ditch Russian equities
MSCI and FTSE join asset managers in writing off Russia.
Should you have a 'fun' portfolio?
ETFs
Should you have a 'fun' portfolio?
Funny money, satellite portfolio, wild speculation: A pile of money to shoot for the moon can be investors’ pressure relief valve and stop...
It pays to be choosy when investing in China
ETFs
It pays to be choosy when investing in China
The world's second-largest economy has a bigger influence than ever in many investors' portfolios.
Decoding an ETF's DNA
ETFs
Decoding an ETF's DNA
When it comes to doing your homework on ETFs, understanding index construction is indispensable.
Bitcoin ETFs: Should you jump on the bandwagon?
ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs: Should you jump on the bandwagon?
Bitcoin believers have better options.
These aren't the Bitcoin ETFs you're looking for
Video
These aren't the Bitcoin ETFs you're looking for
These new US-listed exchange-traded funds will invest in bitcoin futures, not bitcoin itself.
Short-sellers bet against ARK Innovation ETF
Video
Short-sellers bet against ARK Innovation ETF
What shorting ETFs means for long-term investors.
Morningstar's Active/Passive Barometer March 2021
Funds
Morningstar's Active/Passive Barometer March 2021
The Morningstar Active/Passive Barometer is a semiannual report that measures the performance of US active funds against passive peers in their...
Investing basics: How to select a thematic ETF
Personal Finance
Investing basics: How to select a thematic ETF
Our best practices for choosing from this expansive universe.
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