Shift From Active to Passive Approaches Tipping Point in 2019
- U.S. stock index funds near overtaking active rivals in assets
- Index funds and ETFs gaining share even in volatile markets
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A line between active and passive funds is set to cross next year.
When it comes to mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that buy U.S. stocks, those that passively track indexes now hold 48 percent of assets, according to estimates from Morningstar Inc. They’ll top 50 percent in 2019 if the current trend holds.