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Brad Steiman

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Is tracking an index worth the cost?

You may see traditional index funds and ETFs as efficient vehicles for gaining diversified exposure to specific asset classes. But are indices precise representations of the underlying asset class?

By Brad Steiman |February 5, 2015

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Market Insights

What factors influence returns?

Help clients understand their combined effect

By Brad Steiman |October 31, 2014

7 min read

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Market Insights

Is tracking an index worth the cost?

Careful analysis suggests it isn’t

By Brad Steiman |November 12, 2013

4 min read

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