Yeah, I had a problem w/ that too. The IBD writer that put it together also was saying that ETF's were not managed, but some how he didn't get the word from the other writer in the office that was posting the next piece: Actively Managed ETFs Grow Quickly But Face Hurdles. What the heck, it's still a good 'beginner/intro tool.
I finally came around to a interesting strategy and perspective of owning high dividends ETFs and funds (and some bonds) on solid blue-chip companies that have paid consistent dividends for 30 years or more. The idea is if it all crashes and burns I want to be holding blue-chip stocks that have weathered many, many storms. As a retiree I am focused more on income than growth. Sure I care if the value craters but if it represents solid companies they will likely bounce back as has been demonstrated over and over again. In meantime I still get the dividends. Much different perspective now than I had for years trying to grow investments.