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The rise of active management in a passive world: Editor's Note
ETFs
The rise of active management in a passive world: Editor's Note
Just because it says ETF on the tin doesn't mean the fund operates in the tradition of Buffett or Bogle.
Emma Rapaport | 03 December 2021
6 qualities of great index funds
Video
6 qualities of great index funds
To understand your fund, get to know its underlying index.
30 November 2021
Decoding an ETF's DNA
ETFs
Decoding an ETF's DNA
When it comes to doing your homework on ETFs, understanding index construction is indispensable.
Ben Johnson, CFA | 28 October 2021
The misplaced attack on index funds
ETFs
The misplaced attack on index funds
Sheep, sloths, and gorillas.
John Rekenthaler, CFA | 16 April 2021
Can US bond funds repel the indexers?
Fixed Income
Can US bond funds repel the indexers?
If so, the industry’s leaders must perform better.
John Rekenthaler | 19 November 2020
Investing basics: Australia's largest ETF explained in 5 charts
ETFs
Investing basics: Australia's largest ETF explained in 5 charts
Vanguard’s Aussie index tracker is a cheap option in a crowded field where fee competition is fierce.
Emma Rapaport | 17 July 2020
How simple rules can beat the market
ETFs
How simple rules can beat the market
Many strategies that ignore price and employ simple alternative rules to weight stocks have historically fared better than the market, Morningstar...
Daniel Sotiroff | 09 July 2020
The year of ESG and the ETF: 2020 investment trends
Markets
The year of ESG and the ETF: 2020 investment trends
A new survey shows demand for sustainable investing is forcing wealth managers to alter their portfolios, while low rates will continue to boost...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 28 January 2020
Aramco won't have much impact on major indexes. Here's why.
ETFs
Aramco won't have much impact on major indexes. Here's why.
Most index-fund owners won't notice a difference.
Tom Lauricella | 12 December 2019
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.
Alex Bryan | 25 November 2019