Infosys vs. Index Funds: Pick Stocks or Buy the Market?

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, once famously advised individuals to invest in low-cost index funds.

But is this advice still relevant today, especially for Indian investors?

With the surge in passive funds, it's time to re-evaluate whether active or passive investing is the better strategy.

Discover the pros and cons of both approaches and decide which one aligns best with your investment goals.

Watch now.

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[vkverma]

This extract is from the latest issue of Economist
“Between 2009 and 2023 Berkshire’s annual return averaged 13%, compared with 15% for the s&p 500.”
His key investment style has been questioned by Economists. Suggest to a do video on his returns compared to top 10 most valuable companies from US and also key indices

[ramesh]

Now with the smart beta funds and ETFs availability, i have stopped investing in individual stocks. I have become completely an index invester through ETFs. And ofcourse i also have very less knowledge in stock picking. Thats one more reason why i am comfortable with ETFs.

[lakshasdrawingworl]

Warren Buffet is talking in American context, not Indian. Active funds beat passive funds (except large caps)

[sasodekar]

What is Infosys Vs. Index Funds? Is there a hint in this title?

[indraneelsengupta]

A large number of midcap and small cap active funds in India have been able to beat their respectively benchmark indices. However as the indian stock market becomes more and more matured, large cap active funds are failing to beat their respectively benchmark indices.

[dm]

Active funds are more rewarding during bear market and passive funds during bull market