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Actively Managed Funds

From , former About.com Guide

Definition:

The portfolio manager of an actively-managed fund tries to beat the market by picking and choosing investments. The manager performs an in-depth analysis of many investments in an attempt to outperform the market index -- like the S&P 500.

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Index Funds vs. Actively-Managed Funds

Also Known As: Active Funds

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