The Index Investor

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Deep dives, expert commentary, and smart takes on index investing and market trends.

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Can factor investing really beat the market?

The promise of alpha without active management and the hidden risks, cycles, and patience it demands

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Why large-cap index funds work as your core

What makes large caps efficient--and hard to beat. And why passive may outperform active over time

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Beyond large caps: Why choose small and mid-cap index funds

A passive investing lens on growth, volatility, and allocation. What to expect from small- and mid-cap index exposure.

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Predictable debt investing with target maturity funds

How target maturity funds aim to lock in stable bond yields till maturity. A practical guide to using them for disciplined, goal-based debt investing.

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Silver isn't gold: Here's why passive investors get it wrong

Why silver's price surge in 2025 fooled passive portfolios - and how its industrial-driven behaviour means it doesn't act like gold

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Active vs passive investing: How to find the right balance

Hiloni Gandhi explains where passive funds fit, when active strategies add value, and how Indian investors can combine the two effectively in one portfolio.

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