Paper
PASSIVE vs. ACTIVE INVESTING
This assignment is a mini research paper on passive vs active investing.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Paper should be 3-5 pages, double spaced with 10-12pt font.
2. You need to use at least 4 sources (see sources below) and you must cite the sources and have links to them in the paper.
3. Paper needs to be submitted as a Word, PDF, or viewable Google Doc link.
4. Content Requirements:
a. Define active and passive investment and give examples.
b. Outline the case for each as well as the criticisms of each
c. State your opinion
POSSIBLE SOURCES (feel free to do your own research, you do not have to limit yourself to these)
General Overview;
· https://www.investopedia.com/news/active-vs-passive-investing/
· https://www.bloomberg.com/quicktake/active-vs-passive-investing
· https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-10-11/passive-versus-active-investing-a-debate
Pro Passive:
· https://personal.vanguard.com/pdf/ISGIDX.pdf
· https://www.ft.com/content/1b9d193a-b3d4-11e7-a398-73d59db9e399
· http://people.stern.nyu.edu/adamodar/pdfiles/invphiloh/indexN.pdf
· https://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/08/why-you-should-ditch-your-mutual-funds-now.html
· https://blogs.wsj.com/experts/2017/09/24/why-critics-of-passive-investing-are-wrong/
Pro Active/Anti-Passive:
· https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-case-for-actively-managed-funds-1423454485
· https://seekingalpha.com/article/4021104-case-active-management
· https://www.dodgeandcox.com/pdf/white_papers/the-case-for-active-management.pdf
· https://seekingalpha.com/article/4062758-case-passive-investing