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Why Pay More and Earn Less?

Crews Bank & Trust Wealth Management Services Nov 4, 2022
Chart shows the growth of total index assets and cumulative savings from 1996 - 2021 index funds

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Today’s Chart of the Day comes from S&P Dow Jones Indices and shows the cumulative savings from using index funds vs. actively managed funds, as well as the growth of indexed funds since 1996.

Index funds have reached a staggering $7 trillion in total assets. Since active funds costs more vs. indexed funds, investors have saved an equally impressive $400 billon in fees, which is more than the entire market value of Wal-Mart.

The reason for growth in index funds? Since S&P started keeping score 20 years ago, only a paltry 6% of active funds have outperformed them.

As you can see in the chart, more and more are starting to say, “Why pay more and earn less?” and moving their investments accordingly.
Chart of the Day

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Crews Bank & Trust Wealth Management Services
Crews Bank & Trust Wealth Management Services

Experienced professionals from our wealth management services team can help you achieve a bright financial future through investment strategies tailored to you. We’ll show you all of the options available and help you choose the ones best suited to you. We’ll provide high-quality, personal service as we work toward your goals together. Our Portfolio Managers do not receive commissions on trades; our recommendations of investments are based solely on your best interests.

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