You Can Outperform Around 90% of Professional Fund Managers by Using This Simple Investment Strategy

November 10, 2025
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You Can Outperform Around 90% of Professional Fund Managers by Using This Simple Investment Strategy

In a recent 30-year study, nine out of 10 funds underperformed the S&P 500 index.
These funds traded positions frequently, and that clue can lead investors to discover the secret to outperforming professional money managers.
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Can amateur investors outperform professionals? As unlikely as it may sound, the data is in the amateurs’ favor.

S&P Global is a top company tracking the performance of professional investors. In September, the company published its biannual SPIVA (S&P Indices vs. Active) report. It showed that over the last 20 years, only 9% of actively-managed large-cap funds outperformed the S&P 500.