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This deal underscores the convergence of traditional finance and sophisticated, tax-efficient investment vehicles, a trend that could accelerate as institutions seek yield in a low-rate environment and retail investors demand tax-alpha. It also highlights the growing complexity of ETF offerings, which may lead to increased regulatory oversight and reshape the competitive landscape among asset managers.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is acquiring boutique ETF provider Neos Investments for $2.3 billion, gaining derivative-income funds and tax-optimizing strategies that test decades-old tax laws.