Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager

Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.

Published on RocksNews: 24 Oct 2026, 16:16 UTC
Updated: 24 Oct 2026, 16:16 UTC
Language: English

Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager — Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager — Image credit: CNBC – Top News

Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.

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