Why mutual funds are bullish on passive schemes. Should you follow suit?

Mutual fund houses in 2024 have launched around 170 new funds, with a significant focus on passive schemes like index funds and ETFs. Experts suggest investors consider large-cap passive funds due to their lower expense ratios, while cautioning about the risks associated with sectoral and thematic funds. Mutual fund houses in 2024 have launched around 170 new funds, with a significant focus on passive schemes like index funds and ETFs. Experts suggest investors consider large-cap passive funds due to their lower expense ratios, while cautioning about the risks associated with sectoral and thematic funds.  Economic Times