May 21, 2026
Fidelity and Schwab embraced long-short SMAs, until surging RIA demand proved too much of a good thing, now they're trying to curb a 'sugar high' among advisors with fee hikes and restrictions that could backfire
Fidelity and Schwab are working to suppress demand for long-short SMAs, but employing different tactics; analysts say they are right to do so, but one custodian isn't playing the game.