The Index Revolution: Why You Will Be Wise to Index Now and So Will Almost All Investors

The central argument of "Index Now" is that active investing is a loser's game. By indexing investment operations at very low cost--and accepting that active professionals have set all securities prices about as correctly as possible--investors should know that, over the long term, they will achieve better results than most other investors--particularly those who continue to follow the once promising but now out-of-date "active" approach that is doomed to disappoint. Ellis will essentially lay out 12 arguments for indexing, with one concise chapter per argument. He argues that "beating the market" is now much harder than it once was, and indexing earns higher rates of return. Though some investors look down at indexing because it is a passive approach, Ellis proves with "Index Now" that it is ultimately much more consistent and worthwhile. The evidence-based approach to a more worthwhile portfolio

The Index Revolution argues that active investing is a loser's game, and that a passive approach is more profitable in today's market. By adjusting your portfolio asset weights to match a performance index, you consistently earn higher rates of returns and come out on top in the long run. This book explains why, and describes how individual investors can take advantage of indexing to make their portfolio stronger and more profitable. By indexing investment operations at a very low cost, and trusting that active professionals have set securities prices as correctly as possible, you will achieve better long-term results than those who look down on passive approaches while following outdated advice that no longer works.

"Beating the market" is much harder than it used to be, and investors who continue to approach the market with that mindset populate the rolls of market losers time and time again. This book explains why indexing is the preferred approach in the current investment climate, and destroys the popular perception of passive investing as a weak market strategy.

• Structure your portfolio to perform better over the long term
• Trust in the pricing and earn higher rates of return
• Learn why a passive approach is more consistent and worthwhile
• Ignore overblown, outdated advice that is doomed to disappoint

All great investors share a common secret to success: rational decision-making based on objective information. The Index Revolution shows you a more rational approach to the market for a more profitable portfolio. This concise book pulls no punches as it explains in its easy-to-read, candid, and informing way why indexing works so well and how this strategy will continue to gain momentum with active investors