Ch.11 · Comparing Fund Performance · easy
Why is it important to compare a mutual fund's performance against its benchmark rather than in absolute terms?
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EXPLANATION
A benchmark represents the returns an investor could earn passively by tracking the market index. Comparing against it shows whether active fund management has justified its higher cost (TER). Consistent underperformance of benchmark raises the question of whether passive investing would be better.
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