Has Index Fund Growth Impaired Markets?
One concern about the increasing popularity of index funds is whether the decline in active management has impacted the function of markets.
Another election day has passed, though the excitement may be far from over. It is hard to know what will happen between now and the inauguration, let alone what awaits us beyond.
One thing is for certain, though, and that is attention-grabbing headlines about what it all means for the markets. And whether these headlines portend doom and gloom or a bullish bonanza, we offer the following calming insights to help you weather the storm.
In other words, politics aside, your best chance for achieving your personal financial goals remains the same. Continue to give your investments ample time and space to benefit from the market forces just described. As we move forward together, we hope you continue living according to your values and heed this valuable advice about your lifetime investments. Stay the course!
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