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The ETF Show - Active vs Passive Strategies: The SPIVA Report

November 25, 2025 | 16m 28s

Joseph Nelesen, Head of Specialists, Index Investing Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices breaks down the latest findings in the SPIVA Mid Year and After Tax Reports to see how active managers stack up against index based investing.

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