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Active Management

Human-driven security selection and timing to beat benchmarks

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Active Management

Human-driven security selection and timing to beat benchmarks

Definition

Active management involves portfolio managers making investment decisions to select securities and time market entries/exits with the goal of outperforming a benchmark index. This contrasts with passive management (index funds) and typically involves higher fees due to research costs and trading activity.

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Category: Fundamental

Fundamental analysis examines a company's financial health, management quality, and market position to determine intrinsic value.

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