SCOUT· 57%1h 05m·2026-10-19·MoneyAre Too Many People Investing in Index Funds?
As more of us invest in index funds, is that a good thing? Tim Edwards from S&P Dow Jones Indices, the company behind the S&P 500, joins us to explore whether trying to beat the market pays off, and reveals fascinating data on the cost of waiting for the next stock market crash. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us?…
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“So are too many people investing in index funds?”
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