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Why active funds underperform even when the manager picks well
The managers running the biggest active funds picked stocks that beat the market in 2025 — and most still lagged their benchmark. A Morningstar do-nothing experiment and a body of academic research explain why active funds underperform even when the picking is good: skilled buying undone by poor selling, the hidden cost of trading, and the incentives that keep managers churning. The UK evidence points the same way.
Robin Powell
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HALO stocks: a new investment strategy or just the latest Wall Street story?
A glowing golden halo hovering above an ordinary cardboard box on a warehouse shelf, representing how HALO stocks are standard investments dressed up with compelling marketing
Robin Powell
Mar 168 min read
Why chasing yesterday’s winners is tomorrow’s wealth destroyer
Chasing yesterday’s winners may feel safe, but it’s one of the fastest ways to destroy wealth. Funds that shine in headlines often disappoint once investors pile in, leaving latecomers with losses. Morningstar’s research shows how chasing past performance turns success stories into financial traps — and why boring, low-cost investing offers the real path to long-term wealth preservation.
Robin Powell
Sep 1, 20259 min read
Hot funds look great — until they're not
Hot funds often attract a rush of investor cash. But new research shows they’re more likely to underperform once they’ve hit peak popularity. Here’s why chasing recent winners could leave you trailing the market.
TEBI
May 8, 20255 min read
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