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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2025 · 23 MIN

107. Active vs. Passive: Are You Settling For Average?

from It's No Secret · host Kernel

In the world of investing, the debate between active and passive strategies has been significant among many investors. While active investing involves selecting individual stocks and timing the market, passive investing focuses on tracking market indices through funds. This episode dives deep into the nuances of both approaches, exploring their historical performance, current trends, and what they mean for investors today. Specifically, we chatted about: The key differences between the active vs passive investment strategies What the general consensus was when it came to passive investing How the overall sentiment has changed throughout time, particularly overseas and perhaps in NZ. Why it's so difficult to beat the market and the percentage of NZ fund managers that actually can beat the index. Read the full blog here: https://kernelwealth.co.nz/blog/active-vs-passive-investing-are-you-settling-for-average If you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend. SUBSCRIBE to It's No Secret, wherever you listen to podcasts and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts - Spotify Follow us for fun chat & financial tidbits on IG: @itsnosecretnz Got questions? Get in touch: www.itsnosecret.co.nz Disclaimer: Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal and there is no assurance that the investment will provide positive performance over any period of time. The information provided should not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations and should not be considered specific legal, investment or tax advice. Any information we provide is general only and current at the time of writing. Kernel Wealth Limited is the manager and issuer of the Kernel KiwiSaver Plan and Kernel Funds scheme. The Product Disclosure Statements are available at www.kernelwealth.co.nz

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In the world of investing, the debate between active and passive strategies has been significant among many investors. While active investing involves selecting individual stocks and timing the market, passive investing focuses on tracking market indices through funds. This episode dives deep into the nuances of both approaches, exploring their historical performance, current trends, and what they mean for investors today. Specifically, we chatted about: The key differences between the ...

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