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In Bear and bull markets, over longer time periods, index Funds always perform better than their active alternatives.This is because:
1. Index funds have lower expense ratios, and
2. They are passively managed, which removes the risk of human error.
Why then do we hear so many conflicting arguments from active fund managers, pundits and the financial press?