The ongoing expansion and evolution of the exchange-traded universe has helped bring previously difficult-to-reach asset classes and strategies to the fingertips of self-directed investors. One of the more compelling strategies that has caught our attention after beating the market in 2013 is the methodology behind the TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF . Minyi Chen, the portfolio manager of TTFS, recently took the time to discuss with us the unique strategy that powers one of the most compelling actively-managed ETFs on the market. ETF Database (ETFdb): What was the inspiration behind creating the TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF ? Minyi Chen (MC): The inspiration behind TTFS was the liquidity-based philosophy developed by TrimTabs Investment Research. We believe that, like the prices of any tradable good, the prices of stocks are driven by supply and demand [see How TTFS Uses Liquidity Theory to Beat Its Benchmark]. ETFdb: Can you explain what “float-shrink” is and [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Active ETFs That Beat The Market In 2013 14 Rapid Fire ETF Ideas for 2014 How TTFS Uses Liquidity Theory to Beat Its Benchmark 3 Active ETFs Beating The Market Active ETFs: Biggest Winners & Losers YTD