A strong year for stocks left little room for active managers to carve out an edge in 2024, while active bond managers benefited from taking on credit risk. Of the 3,200 active funds included in our ...

With active ETFs exploding in complexity and capturing almost half of all ETF inflows in recent years, the traditional "passive vs. active" debate has evolved into a more nuanced discussion about when ...

Whether you’re an active or passive investor, you can take advantage of a “dollar-cost” averaging technique. While it might not seem obvious, financial investing is mainly driven by the individual ...

Elections, executive orders, tariffs, and geopolitical risks made for a roller-coaster ride during the 12 months through June 2025. Conventional wisdom says active managers should better manage those ...

When planning your financial future, you can use active investing and passive investing based on your specific financial goals, risk tolerance, and the level of engagement you want. When planning your ...

Active and passive mutual funds represent two distinct approaches to investment management. Active mutual funds are managed by professional fund managers who actively select stocks, bonds, or other ...

Closed-end funds (CEFs) are relatively under the radar compared to peers like exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. Closed-end funds are generally desirable for two reasons: 1) high income; ...

The goal of passive investing is to replicate the success of the market through assets like index funds. Active investing attempts to outperform the market by selecting different investments than the ...

As a member of probably the last generation to grow up with a rotary dial phone in the house, I can still recall when there was clear distinction between phones and computers. Phones were utilitarian ...

If you're thinking about investing, one of the first questions that might come up is which approach is right for you. You've probably heard stories of people making quick gains through active ...

Nick Gallo has been a financial content marketer and journalist for over six years. He has deep expertise in credit-related topics, including credit reports and scores, loans and credit cards, and ...