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Written for the people doing the work: how a Section 351 exchange is structured, how ETFs behave, and what the mechanics mean for a concentrated client portfolio. For company announcements, see the 351 exchange newsroom.

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The 351 ETF Launchpad research report on tax-deferred ETF seeding
Investing

The 351 ETF Launchpad: How Tax-Deferred Seeding Is Changing Active ETF Launches

ExchangiFi analyzed 101 Section 351 exchange ETFs to see what happens after launch. The data show…

New Research Sizing the Section 351 Opportunity at $5.0 Trillion
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ExchangiFi Publishes New Research Sizing the Section 351 Opportunity at $5.0 Trillion

ExchangiFi has released a new institutional white paper measuring the market for Section 351…

ETF in kind transfer rules
Investing

Section 351 Exchange Financial Advisor Guide

For financial advisors and RIAs, a Section 351 exchange can look like a powerful way to move…

highly diverse ETF tax-free via a 351 exchange
Investing

ETF Strategies Likely to Attract 351 Exchange Assets

In today’s market, where many long-term investors hold highly appreciated stock portfolios,…

351 exchange biggest ETF innovation
Capital Markets

The Biggest ETF Innovation You’ve Never Heard Of

The next major wave in ETFs won’t come from AI funds or thematic plays. It’s already…

Inside Wealth The wealth of the top 1% reaches a record $52 trillion
Investing

The Top 10% Added $5 Trillion in Wealth This Year — Mostly from Stocks

Summary: 2025 has been another banner year for the wealthy, powered by a stock market that…

etf look through rule explanation
Investing

ETF Look-Through Rule in Section 351 Exchanges Explained

The IRS look-through rule makes Section 351 tax-deferred exchanges easier when your portfolio…

Creation Redemption Process of ETF Shares
Investing

How ETF Creation and Redemption Keep Prices Stable

The creation and redemption mechanism is what makes ETFs liquid, tax-efficient, and fairly…

Investing

How ETF Market Makers Keep Share Prices Aligned with NAV

Explore comprehensive strategies for using diversified ETF portfolios to weather market storms…

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