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Many index ETFs rebalance on schedules rather than purely tracking

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ETF Trends highlights a common misconception that index-based ETFs are always static, buy-and-hold products that simply mirror a benchmark without change.

The outlet says that while a market-cap example like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) adjusts holdings based on daily price moves, many other index strategies follow strict, rules-based methodologies that include scheduled reconstitutions and rebalances.

According to ETF Trends, these periodic updates can shift constituent weights, add companies and reduce the need for human manager bias, because changes are driven by methodology rather than discretion.

The article notes that VettaFi LLC is the index provider for several ETFs referenced in the discussion, and includes standard language clarifying that those ETFs are not issued, sponsored, or sold by VettaFi.

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