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The hidden flaw in passive portfolios

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Passive investing isn't risk-free. Overlapping index funds, poor diversification, and behavioral mistakes can quietly erode long-term returns over the years.

Is passive investing getting too big?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0530

As index funds grow, can markets still price stocks efficiently? Find out what global data and investor behaviour say about passive vs active fund debate..

Can factor investing really beat the market?

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Can factor investing beat the market? Experts decode alpha, cycles, risks, and why passive strategies need timing, patience, and smart allocation today…!

Why large-cap index funds work as your core

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0530

We explain why large-cap index funds suit core mutual fund portfolios, covering index design, costs, market efficiency, and limits of active fund returns..

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

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:15 +0530

Should passive investors add small and mid cap index funds? Learn about volatility, allocation, costs, and realistic expectations over a full market cycle.

Predictable debt investing with target maturity funds

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Understand how target maturity funds deliver predictable debt returns by holding bonds till maturity. Find out if they are ideal for your financial goals..

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

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0530

Silver surged in 2025, but unlike gold, its prices are driven by industrial demand and volatility, not safe-haven behaviour – a key mistake passive investors make.

Active vs passive investing: How to find the right balance

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:16:00 +0530

An interview with Hiloni Gandhi on balancing active and passive funds, where indexing fits in India, and how investors should combine approaches wisely now

Why doing nothing is the smartest investment strategy

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0530

In this episode of The Index Investor, Gajendra Kothari and Ameya Satyawadi explain how passive investing helps compounding work quietly over decades.

Index funds for every goal: Short, medium & long term

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:59:10 +0530

How index funds can be used for short-term savings, medium-term plans, and long-term wealth using predictable, low-cost passive strategies.

From your first index fund to a complete passive portfolio

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0530

How should investors move beyond their first index fund? Vinayak Magotra shares a practical framework for building a balanced passive portfolio using index funds, debt strategies, and global exposure.

How to retire early with the help of index funds

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0530

Learn how index funds can help you achieve FIRE in India. This episode breaks down passive investing, low-cost strategies, and building a retirement corpus.

Are index funds truly low-cost investments?

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:40:59 +0530

Are there hidden costs associated with a low-cost index fund? Find out as we break down expense ratios, tracking error, liquidity, bid-ask spreads and impact costs.

How to choose the right index for your goals

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0530

Passive investors today face a problem of plenty. Learn how indices are constructed, what separates Nifty 50 from Nifty 500, and how to choose the right index fund.

Why most fund managers trail index funds over the long run

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0530

In this episode of the Index Investor, we discuss the age-old active-passive debate. Find out which is the right approach to building wealth over the long run.

The psychology behind succeeding with index funds

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0530

Investor behaviour often matters more than market movements. In this episode of The Index Investor, we explore why passive investing offers a behavioural edge.

Can you build a retirement corpus the passive way?

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0530

Index funds have caught the attention of many budding investors. They offer a low-cost way to build wealth but are they suitable for planning your retirement?

The smart way to bet on the gold & silver surge

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:45:00 +0530

Gold and silver have been on a great run. And they’ve been on the radar of every savvy investor. If you are curious about their investment case, this episode will help you.

Why paying less could make you richer

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0530

From expense ratios and behavioural traps to John Bogle’s Cost Matters Hypothesis, this episode of The Index Investor explains how low fees can help you get richer.

Smart beta funds in India: Does data beat Nifty?

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0530

Smart beta funds promise to beat plain index investing, but does the data back it up? To answer this question, we examine momentum, value, quality, and low volatility in India.