Comparisons between passively-managed index funds and actively-managed equity diversified active funds are common these days. There are those who think that active funds should be replaced with index funds as they have outperformed active funds for a long time. View Full Image Source: Value ResearchThere are more than 100 equity diversified funds, excluding index funds. This has started reflecting in the percentage of active funds outperforming index funds in the last one- and two-year periods. In the last five years, more than 50% of active funds have underperformed index funds, creating a strong case for the latter.

Source: Mint October 08, 2020 17:03 UTC