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Active vs passive: the pros and cons

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Investing in agriculture – July 2013

Overall, much of the choice boils down to each investor’s views on active versus passive funds, plus their desire to gain exposure directly to commodities or via a broader equity portfolio. The passive options stand up well, but a number of outstanding active managers in the space have proved their ability to add alpha over the long term.

Laura Mossman is a freelance journalist

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