Dan Sotiroff, a senior manager research analyst at Morningstar Research Services, discusses Vanguard's recent fee cuts on nearly 90 funds, emphasizing how these modest reductions could significantly benefit investors. He explains the motivations for these cuts, including competitive pressures from firms like BlackRock. Additionally, hosts David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski introduce their new podcast segment, The Morning Filter, aimed at helping investors make sense of market noise with valuable insights on stock performance and economic trends.

Morningstar Research Services' Bryan Armour, Ryan Jackson, and Daniel Sotiroff discuss the growth of active ETFs, successful strategies, challenges, and misconceptions. They highlight top-rated active ETFs, who should invest in them, and what's next for the market.