Passive investing movement gets its Hollywood moment
Published On Mar 7, 2025, 11:51 AM
A new documentary titled "Tune Out The Noise," directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris, highlights the contributions of academic finance to the rise of passive investing. Notable figures in the finance industry, such as David Booth and Eugene Fama, discuss how the shift towards low-cost, passive investing has benefited investors since the 1970s. The film explores the mechanics of market behavior, contrasting public perception with academic insights that paved the way for firms like Dimensional Fund Advisors to successfully manage significant assets by leveraging these ideas.
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Given the documentary's focus on the successful shift towards passive investing, it signifies increased interest in both passive management strategies and related financial products. The trend of passive investing continues to grow, suggesting potential stability and positive performance for ETFs that focus on this approach. Furthermore, firms like Dimensional Fund Advisors, which leverage insights from academic finance, are likely to see continued growth and investor interest as passive investing becomes more mainstream.
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