Perspectives from the Path
When Luck Runs Out - The Success Rate of Active Management
The success rate for active managers has not been very good. In fact, it has been downright awful. It is really hard to beat an index. If you or your advisor are pursuing traditional active management, you’ll need to depend on some serious luck. The decisions you or your financial advisor make around the types of managers and investment strategies you invest in can make a big difference in your long-term returns.