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Index Funds vs. Active Funds: Why Costs and Math Win

October 7, 2026 by Bruno
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Learn how index funds compare to active funds, why the arithmetic of active management dictates returns, and how fees, turnover, and taxes compound.

Categories Market Education Tags active vs passive investing, expense ratios, index funds, investing basics, mutual funds

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