What are the advantages of index mutual fundsrather than actively managed funds?

Lower expenses and diversification. Plus, some folks are convinced that impossible for actively managed funds to consistently beat indexed funds.

I happen to think that's all BS. I expect to be better than average in everything that I do, and I expect the same from my mutual fund managers. For the most part, I've done alright.

costs period. performance can go either way

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