ETFs already have a reputation for being a simple and cost-effective way to obtain a diversified portfolio. They are usually actively managed, and they generally invest in passive ETFs, which can keep fees low, and investors can choose from a range of options, such as conservative, balanced or growth products.
ETFs have surged in popularity among DIY investors. While the performance of ETFs is often similar to that of mutual funds, ETFs are easy to buy and sell.
All-in-one ETFs go one step further. Essentially, they are collections of lower-cost ETFs. Investors don’t have to select, track or manage them—the pros take care of that. All-in-one ETFs can be passively or actively managed, and fund managers will rebalance the portfolio back to the strategic allocation, when necessary and if part of the ETF’s investment mandate.
How all-in-one ETFs work
All-in-one ETFs generally consist of a group of globally diversified funds that are balanced to minimize risk.
Fidelity’s All-in-One ETFs program, for example, has four options. Its All-in-One Balanced ETF (FBAL) has a mix of approximately 59% global equity, 39% global fixed income and 2% cryptocurrencies (as at Oct. 31, 2023), and it has a low-to-medium level of risk. FBAL has an approximate indirect management fee of 0.36%.
Fidelity’s All-in-One Growth ETF (FGRO) has a higher equity weighting, with approximately 82% global equity, 15% global fixed income, and 3% cryptocurrencies (as at Oct. 31, 2023). It has a medium level of risk. With an indirect management fee of approximately 0.38%, it’s better suited for the investor with a greater appetite for risk and a longer time horizon. Both FBAL and FGRO were launched in 2021.
Two more funds, Fidelity’s All-in-One Conservative ETF (FCNS) and All-in-One Equity ETF (FEQT), joined the program in 2022. The more conservative of the two, FCNS, offers a global multi-asset strategy with a neutral mix of approximately 40% global equity, 59% global fixed income and 1% cryptocurrencies (as at Oct. 31, 2023). FCNS has a low-to-medium level of risk. FEQT has a neutral mix of approximately 97% global equity and 3% cryptocurrencies (as at Oct. 31, 2023) and has a medium level of risk.
| Fidelity All-in-One ETFs | Conservative | Balanced | Growth | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk classification | Low to medium | Low to medium | Medium | Medium |
| Ticker | FCNS | FBAL | FGRO | FEQT |
| Global equity | 40% | 59% | 82% | 97% |
| Global fixed income | 59% | 39% | 15% | 0% |
| Cryptocurrencies | 1% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
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