Passive Power: Do Index Funds Hurt the Economy?

Nov 15, 2023

This podcast explores the potential harm of index funds on market competition and consumer prices. It discusses the concept of common ownership and its effects on industries. The dominance of mega-cap companies and concerns of anti-competitive behavior are also analyzed. The impact of index funds on tax avoidance and higher prices is explored. The long-term concerns of monopoly pricing power and the attractiveness of government bonds as investment options are discussed.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Debate on Passive Vehicles and their Impact on the Economy

01:51 • 13min

The Dominance of Mega-Cap Companies and the Issue of Competition

14:39 • 2min

Common Ownership and Tax Avoidance

16:17 • 12min

The Impact of Index Funds on the Economy

28:38 • 2min

Analyzing the Long-Term Performance of Bonds and Stocks

30:33 • 2min

Investment Options: TIPS and Index Linked Gilts

32:43 • 2min