Active Quote by Eugene Fama
“I can't figure out why anyone invests in active management, so asking me about hedge funds is just an extreme version of the same question. Since I think everything is appropriately priced, my advice would be to avoid high fees. So you can forget about hedge funds.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Case Against Active Management", 2012
Active management often fails to beat market returns after fees; low‑cost passive investing is preferable.
In simple terms: Avoid high‑fee active funds.
Key Takeaway
Choose low‑cost index funds.
Themes
investment
fees
market efficiency
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- portfolio construction
- financial advisory
- personal investing
Key Concepts
Efficient market hypothesis
cost‑benefit analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you understand the fee impact on your returns?
- When might active management add value?
A Different Perspective
Passive strategies may underperform in certain market conditions.
