Happy with the index's return and don't want to depend much on the fund manager? Passive funds can help.
The primary goal of an active mutual fund is to beat the index. To achieve that goal, fund managers use their stock-picking skills and subjective judgement while building the portfolio.
This article was originally published on March 20, 2024.
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