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“... Any pension fund manager who doesn't have the vast majority-and I mean 70% or 80% of his or her portfolio-in passive investments is guilty of malfeasance, nonfeasance or some other kind of bad feasance!” quote by Merton Miller
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“... Any pension fund manager who doesn't have the vast majority-and I mean 70% or 80% of his or her portfolio-in passive investments is guilty of malfeasance, nonfeasance or some other kind of bad feasance!”

Merton Miller

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A pension fund manager who relies heavily on active investments is neglectful or harmful to fiduciary duty.

In simple terms: Passive investing is essential for fiduciary duty

Key Takeaway

Prioritize passive investments.

Themes

fiduciary duty investment strategy risk management

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advisory critical

When to use this quote

  • portfolio construction
  • retirement planning
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

passive investing active management malfeasance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can active strategies complement passive ones?
  • What risks arise from over‑reliance on passives?
A Different Perspective

Passive alone may not meet all return goals.

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