Why a Positive Fund Return Can Still Underperform
Summary
Hollow Point Trading shares why a positive fund return can still underperform its benchmark. The example compares an 8% fund gain with a 12% benchmark gain, showing a four-percentage-point shortfall and why investors should look beyond whether they made money.
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A positive fund return can still trail its comparison #Shorts
A positive return does not tell you whether a fund kept pace with its comparison. Imagine a fund gains eight percent during a year while its stated benchmark gains twelve percent over the same period. The fund trails by four percentage points, even though an investor made money before any personal taxes. That difference is not a four percent los...
