FinanceDude
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In addition, low cost index funds are not a sure way to retire, retire early or make money. The indexes are quite volatile, and in many cases index funds are more volatile than managed funds with similar holdings.
Couldn't agree more..........in a bad market, a managed fund can do damage control on behalf of the investor..........
Cost is a great predictor of poor performance, but at very high end (top 50%, top 25%) of funds, cost is less a predictor of good performance.
yes and no..........