The trend for passive investing has reached new heights. According to a CNBC report, money continues to pump into ETFs tracking bundled assets – e.g., major indexes like the Dow Jones or S&P 500) – which now make up almost 50% of the entire stock market. Even the bond markets aren’t safe from the passive crowd. While everything looks rosy, there is a sinister threat lurking in the wings. Harvard Study Suggests Financial Stability Risks Associated With Passive Funds Active investors are struggling for assets, and their fees are less and less competitive. Who needs a hedge fund manager taking
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