Justin Onuekwusi: Meddlin' in the active/passive debate

It’s no ‘Mystery Incorporated’

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Yoicks - Justin Onuekwusi argues investors who want to have a Scooby Doo about the merits of active versus passive need to use facts to see past the myths that have sprung up around this 'debate'

The so-called active and passive debate is old hat yet it rolls on as each camp attacks the other to make their case. Why then would we bring it up? Well, many myths in disguise exist on both sides, distracting advisers and then clients from the true facts. By uncovering what is behind some of the commonly used arguments, then, we can help people consider the right factors when making their investment decisions. We have a lot of ground to cover, so let's split up gang and start by taking a look at whether you should take a different investment approach based on the region you are investi...

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