Ep 46 | Should You Choose Active or Passive Investing in 2025?

from Wealth Wisdom: Building Wealth, Building Legacy · host Fox Hill Wealth Management

Whenever you're ready, we can help you in one of two ways: Take our free financial health assessment: https://www.foxhillwealth.com/financial-health-quiz Join us in our free Wealth Wisdom Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/wealth-wisdom-collective DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Past market performance is not a guarantee of future results. Always consult with a financial professional before making investment decisions. Follow along at: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-hill-wealth 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxhillwealth 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FoxHillWealthManagement Is active investing really worth it in 2025? Should you just throw your money into the S&P 500 and forget about it? Or is there more to building real wealth than playing it passive? We break down what active management actually means, why we do it the way we do, and how it helps our clients beat benchmarks and stay ahead of inflation. We’re also hitting a few big stories: the AI boom and that AMD–OpenAI deal, Buffett’s latest buy, the government shutdown, and our take on Eli Lilly — one of the stocks we’re holding and why. If you’ve ever wondered whether active investing is really worth it (or just a fancy buzzword), this one’s for you. We get into: 🤖 The AMD + OpenAI deal and whether we’re living through an AI bubble 💸 How trillions are circling between Nvidia, Microsoft, Oracle, and OpenAI 🧠 Warren Buffett’s $9.7B OxyChem buy — classic Berkshire or new direction? 🏛️ The government shutdown, IRS furloughs, and why Wall Street doesn’t seem to care 🛢️ Israel–Hamas ceasefire and what falling oil prices could mean for consumers 💰 2026 tax bracket changes and what they say about inflation 🎙️ A quick detour into “Diary of a CEO” and the debate around active vs. passive investing 📈 Why Fox Hill’s team believes in active management over just parking money in the S&P 500 💊 Inside one of their stock picks — Eli Lilly, GLP-1s, and how a weight-loss drug is reshaping healthcare Timestamps: 02:25 Active Investment Management 03:32 AI and Market Trends 10:13 Buffet's Big Acquisition 12:15 Government Shutdown Concerns 14:52 Tax Bracket Updates 16:24 Active Management Philosophy 27:38 Understanding PE Ratios and Investment Strategies 28:19 Investment Advice for Young Adults 30:46 The Importance of Diversification 33:28 Active Management vs. Passive Investment 36:05 Market Timing and Long-Term Investment 46:39 Exploring Eli Lilly's Investment Potential #AI #OpenAI #ActiveInvesting #SP500 #Buffett #GovernmentShutdown #Inflation #TaxBrackets #EliLilly #WealthWisdom

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Whenever you're ready, we can help you in one of two ways: Take our free financial health assessment: https://www.foxhillwealth.com/financial-health-quiz Join us in our free Wealth Wisdom Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/wealth-wisdom-collective DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Past market performance is not a guarantee of future results. Always consult with a financial professional before making investment decisions. Follow along at: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-hill-wealth 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxhillwealth 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FoxHillWealthManagementIs active investing really worth it in 2025? Should you just throw your money into the S&P 500 and forget about it? Or is there more to building real wealth than playing it passive? We break down what active management actually means, why we do it the way we do, and how it helps our clients beat benchmarks and stay ahead of inflation. We’re also hitting a few big stories: the AI boom and that AMD–OpenAI deal, Buffett’s latest buy, the government shutdown, and our take on Eli Lilly — one of the stocks we’re holding and why. If you’ve ever wondered whether active investing is really worth it (or just a fancy buzzword), this one’s for you. We get into: 🤖 The AMD + OpenAI deal and whether we’re living through an AI bubble 💸 How trillions are circling between Nvidia, Microsoft, Oracle, and OpenAI 🧠 Warren Buffett’s $9.7B OxyChem buy — classic Berkshire or new direction? 🏛️ The government shutdown, IRS furloughs, and why Wall Street doesn’t seem to care 🛢️ Israel–Hamas ceasefire and what falling oil prices could mean for consumers 💰 2026 tax bracket changes and what they say about inflation 🎙️ A quick detour into “Diary of a CEO” and the debate around active vs. passive investing 📈 Why Fox Hill’s team believes in active management over just parking money in the S&P 500 💊 Inside one of their stock picks — Eli Lilly, GLP-1s, and how a weight-loss drug is reshaping healthcareTimestamps:02:25 Active Investment Management 03:32 AI and Market Trends 10:13 Buffet's Big Acquisition 12:15 Government Shutdown Concerns 14:52 Tax Bracket Updates 16:24 Active Management Philosophy 27:38 Understanding PE Ratios and Investment Strategies 28:19 Investment Advice for Young Adults 30:46 The Importance of Diversification 33:28 Active Management vs. Passive Investment 36:05 Market Timing and Long-Term Investment 46:39 Exploring Eli Lilly's Investment Potential#AI #OpenAI #ActiveInvesting #SP500 #Buffett #GovernmentShutdown #Inflation #TaxBrackets #EliLilly #WealthWisdom