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The Death of Active Funds Has Been (Somewhat) Exaggerated

By Joe Wiggins
Apr 26, 2023

A myth has become so prevalent that many investors assume it must be true: investing in actively managed funds is foolish — index funds are the only path toward profits. But one type of fund isn’t inherently better than the other. Both can thrive.

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Excerpted with permission from The Intelligent Fund Investor: Practical Steps for Better Results in Active and Passive Funds by Joe Wiggins, published by Harriman House (2022).

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