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Fund managers aren't bad at picking stocks, but they're terrible at this
Fund managers consistently fail at market timing despite claiming expertise, reveals the largest global study of mutual fund performance. While stock picking skills vary by country, timing abilities are universally poor across 21,000 funds in 35 nations. New research challenges industry claims about professional investment skills and fee justification.
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Active fund fees: how inflated are they?
New research reveals active fund fees are far too high for the value they add. So how much is active management actually worth? Investors...
TEBI
Jun 306 min read
Are active funds better in bear markets?
It is often claimed that active funds offer greater protection in falling markets. Unlike index funds, active managers can hold cash or...
Robin Powell
Apr 143 min read
Avoid advisers who recommend active funds
Before choosing a financial adviser, it is essential to ask the right questions. One of the most revealing is whether they recommend...
Robin Powell
Apr 73 min read
The "purposeful inertia" that preserves the status quo in asset management
Why does asset management move at a snail's pace? A new book claims it's down to the "purposeful inertia" of entrenched interests.
Robin Powell
Jan 274 min read
Two warnings for investors choosing active funds
Choosing an active fund can seem like a smart move, especially when a fund has delivered strong results in the past. But past performance...
Robin Powell
Aug 26, 20244 min read
How do active funds perform?
Active funds promise market‑beating returns through clever stock‑picking and timely trades. Yet the evidence shows that very few deliver. ...
Robin Powell
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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