Active Investing
Do active funds really outperform passive ones? The answer depends on category and costs
A data-driven analysis of active and passive equity funds shows that the outcome varies by market segment. While passive strategies have an edge in some categories, active management can add value in others. Costs and fund selection also play a crucial role.
4 min read13 Aug 2026How to create a balanced portfolio using core-satellite investing strategy: Meaning, allocation and benefits
The core-satellite investing strategy helps you build a balanced portfolio by combining passively and actively managed funds. Through passive investing, you can invest in low-cost and stable options, while through active investing, you can explore new opportunities emerging in the market.
3 min read10 Jun 2026Why India trails US markets in passive investing adoption? Hemen Bhatia of Angel One AMC weighs in
Both asset management styles being poles apart, it has so happened that the right education regarding the benefits of passive investing has not been done due to conflicted asset management business models, says Hemen Bhatia of Angel One AMC.
5 min read18 Dec 2025What single malt whiskey can teach you about the spirit of active investing
Managing a portfolio of stocks that strives to beat its benchmark across market cycles isn’t too different from producing consistent, high-quality batches of whisky at a single malt distillery despite changes in the weather and raw materials.
4 min read3 Nov 2025Why small- and mid-caps deserve an active hand on the wheel
While passive strategies may look attractive during broad-based rallies, it’s during market dislocations that the value of active management becomes obvious.
3 min read12 Aug 2025Factor-based funds are catching on in India. Are they right for you?
Factor-based funds, also known as factor funds or smart beta strategies, select for specific factors such as momentum, value, volatility, quality and value, and blend the benefits of both active and passive investing.
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