Unpacking: Should I Invest in a Low-Cost S&P 500 Index Fund?

Jul 2, 2025
33 mins

Episode Description

We hear it all the time. “Put your money in an S&P 500 index fund.” Or, “put your money in a target date fund.” Set it and forget it.

This episode probes the academic origins of passive investing, and walks through pros, cons, and an alternative approach.



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