Low Tracking Error Doesn’t Guarantee Index Fund Return Matches Benchmark Return

There is a misconception, even among experts, that a low tracking error for a passive fund (index fund or ETF) implies the fund’s returns closely match the benchmark. This is not true. What is a tracking difference? This is the fund return minus the benchmark total return over a period. This will typically be a...

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