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Active investing is suited to the challenging markets ahead
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Event summary
This article argues that active investing is well-suited for the challenging market conditions ahead, including higher rates, greater dispersion, and increased volatility. It notes that while passive investing has seen significant growth, the environment that favored it is changing, with narrowing fee gaps and the rise of active ETFs. The author, Robert W. Sharps, CFA, suggests that skilled active managers with strong research capabilities will be better positioned to navigate these evolving markets and potentially outperform.