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Monetary Matters with Jack Farley

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Passive Indices and Market Dynamics

This chapter examines the characteristics and performance of passive indices like the S&P 500 compared to active management. The speakers discuss how market capitalization weighting influences index performance and the differences in selection criteria between the S&P 500 and the Bloomberg 500. Additionally, they highlight the importance of quality screening in investment strategies and the implications of market concentration on smaller companies.

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