Not all index fund managers are created equal

Failing to consider all aspects of a fund or fund manager can expose your portfolios to unknown risks, says Simon Vanstone

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Some pension fund managers treat index funds like a commodity to buy on price only. But not all index funds are created equal. Failing to consider all aspects of a fund or fund manager can expose your portfolios to unknown risks, says Simon Vanstone

For long-term pension investing, costs matter because costs compound over time just like interest. Investment committees should concentrate on the full ongoing cost when comparing funds to make sur...

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