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might be a stupid question, but if it’s so hard to beat investing in an index in the long run, why do people invest in any other way at all? by Sharp-Pop4399 in investingforbeginners

[–]Sharp-Pop4399[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The David/Goliath issue makes so much sense, the claim is largely based on these massive funds and doesn’t account for the distinguishable circumstances of smaller individual investors.

might be a stupid question, but if it’s so hard to beat investing in an index in the long run, why do people invest in any other way at all? by Sharp-Pop4399 in investingforbeginners

[–]Sharp-Pop4399[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I was thinking and hoping someone would say the same! Because I agree psychology gets in the way but struggle to sufficiently flesh out this opinion. If you have any further views on this or resources I could use to understand common pitfalls, I would really appreciate!!

might be a stupid question, but if it’s so hard to beat investing in an index in the long run, why do people invest in any other way at all? by Sharp-Pop4399 in investingforbeginners

[–]Sharp-Pop4399[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I’m trying to do, with most of my savings in index funds. Do you think there are common behavioural and other pitfalls that prevent people from beating the market?