FYI: ndex funds have been around for decades, but it’s only in the past several years that investing in passively managed funds has really taken off. Investors looking to take advantage of low-cost, broadly diversified portfolios have poured billions of dollars into index mutual funds and ETFs, mostly at the expense of actively managed funds.
But low fees aren’t the only reason to consider index funds. In this article, we’ll examine the five biggest reasons why investors should take a look at passive funds.
Regards,
Ted
http://mutualfunds.com/education/top-5-reasons-for-retail-investors-to-invest-in-passive-funds/
