Active Quote by Mark Hulbert
“It is very hard, if not impossible," he wrote in his study, "to justify active management for most individual, taxable investors, if their goal is to grow wealth." And he said that those who still insist on an actively managed fund are almost certainly "deluding themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Case Against Active Management”, 2018
For most taxable investors, active funds rarely outperform and often cost more, making them a poor choice for wealth growth.
In simple terms: Active management usually underperforms and costs more for most investors.
Key Takeaway
Prefer low‑cost passive investing.
Themes
finance
investing
behavioral economics
Mood
cautious
practical
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- taxable brokerage accounts
- financial advising
Key Concepts
market efficiency
cost‑benefit analysis
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you aware of the fees you pay for active funds?
- What passive alternatives match your goals?
A Different Perspective
Active managers can sometimes add value in niche markets, but identifying them is difficult.
