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Alex Bryan

Alex Bryan

is director of passive strategies research, North America, for Morningstar.

Gold is a dull investment
Markets
Gold is a dull investment
Gold may offer some insurance against a market meltdown, but there is a cost to own it.
Good story, bad investment
ETFs
Good story, bad investment
Thematic ETFs often come with a good story attached but that doesn't mean they're sound investments, says Morningstar analyst Alex Bryan. 
Value investing isn't broken
Stocks
Value investing isn't broken
Over the long term, valuations should still be predictive of returns.
Defining the universe of sustainable ETFs and index funds
ETFs
Defining the universe of sustainable ETFs and index funds
Helping you navigate the diverse and expanding landscape of passive sustainable funds.
How to decide where to hire active managers
Funds
How to decide where to hire active managers
Active management is tougher in some categories than others.
These 7 arguments against index investing aren't compelling
ETFs
These 7 arguments against index investing aren't compelling
A closer look at the merits of common arguments against index investing.
Why active managers do better in some periods than others
Funds
Why active managers do better in some periods than others
A study conducted using Morningstar's Active/Passive Barometer highlights the danger of trying to time exposure between active and passive funds.