Active vs Passive management

  The case for active management Jonathan Willcocks, managing director global sales, M&G One of the most keenly debated topics in the investment world, the active versus passive argument has yet to find consensus within the industry. As part of a well-balanced and diversified portfolio, passive funds can have their place, helping to lower portfolio costs and adding diversification through exposure to different types of assets. We are firm believers, however, in the benefits of active investment: using skilful stock selection to pick the winners, avoid the losers and build high-...