Index Funds' Simplicity Allows Average Investors to Beat the Pros
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93% of professional fund managers underperform the S&P 500 over 20 years. Passive index investing tends to beat active stock picking.
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Owning a low-cost S&P 500 index fund is an easy way for average investors to beat the professionals over time.
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The S&P 500 has gained nearly 10% annually over the past 20 years. Consistent contributions greatly boost returns.
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Passive investing requires little effort, with index funds on autopilot. Long-term discipline leads to success.
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High fees, over-diversification, and excessive trading likely contribute to active managers underperforming indexes.