How Index Funds Could Beat Hedge Funds over Time

November 29, 2022
Warren Buffett bet $1,000,000 that an index fund would perform better than hedge funds. See how an S&P 500® index fund stacked up against a hedge fund manager's selections.
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Are mutual funds right for your portfolio?

How Can You Think Like a Fund Manager?

What lessons about portfolio management can we learn from two different types of fund managers?

Fixed Income Funds: Income and Diversification

If you're considering fixed income investments to diversify your portfolio and get a steady income stream, you might want to consider fixed income mutual funds.

ETF vs. Mutual Fund: It Depends on Your Strategy

Support your strategy and portfolio by knowing when to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), index funds, and actively managed mutual funds.

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