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“Index funds do not trade from security to security and, thus, they tend to avoid capital gains taxes.”

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Burton Malkiel
Burton Malkiel

Burton Malkiel is a renowned economist, born on August 28, 1932. He has made significant contributions to the field of financial economics, particularly in the areas of asset pricing and portfolio theory. Professor Malkiel is a faculty member at Princeton University, where he is known for his exceptional research and teaching. more

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