Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager
Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.
CNBC reports: Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.
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