Warren Buffett doesn’t have to champion index funds, but because the maths favours them for almost all managers, he does. Don’t bet against him.
Passive investing: what is it and how does it work?
Want to listen to a smart discussion about passive investing? Try this interview with Michael Mauboussin, which heads entertainingly into the weeds…
Calendar rebalancing is the simplest way to rebalance and ensures that your portfolio doesn’t get bloated with risk. But how frequently should you do it?
Has the world become too risky for passive investors with Donald Trump as president? Lars Kroijer says it’s more complicated than that…
We pop the bonnet on a couple of multi-factor ETFs that promise greater returns and diversification. What’s not to like? I’m sure we’ll find something…
The Slow & Steady passive portfolio leapt up by 25% in the last year. So if you’re a passive investor who stuck to your mechanical guns then you’re probably feeling a lot better off now than back in January 2016. At that point our psyches were screeching like fingernails down a blackboard as the major world equity markets slid into [...]
Fund ratings and Best Buy lists are biased against index funds, and are best ignored by passive investors.
UK inflation-linked gilt funds are full of long-dated bonds, potentially exposing you to far more risk than you realise.
Our model portfolio soars once again and we scratch around looking for the cloud in the silver lining.
Rebalancing with new contributions is the best way for investors with small portfolios to hit their target asset-allocation without excessive cost.
Worried that a fast-rising market might cost you in the future? Here are some simple steps you can take to lower your risks.
Here’s a five-part series on investing from Lars Kroijer, the ex-hedge fund manager turned passive investing zealot.
Index trackers cover all kinds of funds – some plain and simple, some highly complex. Make sure you understand what you’re getting into before investing.
Costs are king when it comes to index investing. But is shaving your fees really worth the faff?
Our doughty passive portfolio has been an island of calm amid the uncertainty.
Threshold rebalancing offers a number of easy-to-follow strategies that enable you to fine tune your portfolio’s exposure to risk.