Passive investing is an investment strategy where investors aim to follow the performance of a market index rather than trying to outperform it. Instead of actively selecting individual stocks, investors typically invest in funds that track a broad market index.
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Passive investing focuses on matching market performance rather than beating it.
This approach is often implemented through index funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs) that replicate the composition of an index such as the S&P 500 or MSCI World. Because passive investing does not require frequent trading or constant research, it usually involves lower costs compared to active investing.
Many investors choose this strategy for long term investing because it provides broad diversification and a simple way to participate in overall market growth.
Short example:
Suppose an investor wants exposure to the overall stock market.
Instead of selecting individual companies, the investor buys an ETF that tracks the S&P 500 index.
If the index rises by 8 percent during the year, the value of the ETF will typically increase by roughly the same percentage. The investor therefore earns a return that closely follows the overall market.
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