Is it worth paying more for active investment management? In this article we explore the intricacies of investing by comparing active management and index funds. We uncover the factors influencing fees and performance dynamics, gaining valuable insights for informed investment decisions.

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Ever glanced at a list of different managed funds and wondered why some have remarkably low fees compared to others? Chances are, the ones with lower fees are index funds, also known as passive funds.

Over the last couple of decades, index investing has become increasingly popular, with big players like Vanguard and Blackrock managing trillions of dollars in assets (as of 2022).

Before we dive into the reasons and consequences of this trend, let's break down the two main investment styles:

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Do you prefer bricks and mortar investing or have you taken the plunge and had a dabble at cryptocurrency? This article explains both the pros and cons of investing into digital and physical assets and leaves the reader with an important message that diversification is key.

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Not a day goes by where we don’t hear about bitcoin in the news or from a friend who has a hot tip on a new cryptocurrency. The past few years have seen an increase in the popularity of digital assets such as cryptocurrency and Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Direct shares and managed funds are also digital assets.

However, this does not diminish the value of physical assets such as property, gold and cash. There are certain societies in the world that accumulate gold because it is a status symbol. On the other hand, people in countries like Australia love to invest in property.

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Exchange Traded Fund investments are gaining popularity but do we really understand them? While they can be low-cost and relatively simple, there are a few other things you should know before hopping on board.

According to research undertaken by Morningstar, Australian investment in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) grew by 30.4% in the twelve months ending December 2020 to reach a capitalisation of $79.3 billion (US $60.8 billion).

What do these investors know that you don’t?

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