Active Quote by Robert Haugen
“If we observe the performance of only those funds that remain active, we will tend to find that the average performance of the surviving funds exceeds that of the market.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: Survivorship Bias in Mutual Funds, Robert Haugen, 1994
Only looking at funds that survive skews perception, making them appear better than the market average.
In simple terms: Surviving funds seem better because losers are ignored.
Key Takeaway
Consider all data, not just successful cases.
Themes
investment
statistics
bias
risk management
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- portfolio analysis
- financial planning
- investment education
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
survivorship bias
performance measurement
Questions to Reflect On
- How does survivorship bias affect your investment choices?
- What methods can mitigate this bias?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring failed funds can mislead decisions.
