Fewer active managers beat index funds last year. Think of them as portfolio 'teammates,' not 'rivals,' CFP says

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Fewer active managers outperformed index funds in 2025, with only 38% beating their passive counterparts, down from 42% in 2024, according to a Morningstar report.

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Among actively managed mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, 38% beat their passive counterparts, down from 42% in 2024, according to a Morningstar report.

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Original article published by CNBC on February 25, 2026.
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