Charles Ellis on CNBC's ETF Edge

Most people believe investing is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, if you can focus on a few basic ideas, you can enjoy long-term gains that actually exceed the returns usually seen on Wall Street. How? By keeping things simple, cheap, and effective.

“Active vs. Passive, What to Keep in Mind,” CNBC’s Bob Pisani interviews Charley Ellis. Charles explains why active management, or trying to beat the market, consistently results in performance well below owning low-cost index funds. Dr. Charles Ellis is on the Rebalance Investment Committee, and his simple yet effective approach to investing is expanded upon here: “Six Words and Three Numbers That Matter from Charley Ellis.

Source: “Active vs. Passive, What to Keep in Mind,” CNBC, Sept. 19, 2022