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Andy’s Weekly Market Update|Has passive investing made investing too easy?| August 6, 2026

This week, Andy discusses economist Mike Green’s concerns about the growth of passive investing and whether automatic money flowing into index funds is contributing to higher valuations for some of the market’s largest companies.

We also cover:

???? The rise of passive investing and index funds
???? Why companies like Apple are at the center of the debate
???? How business fundamentals drive long-term value
???? Warren Buffett’s view on Modern Portfolio Theory and why he believes true risk is the permanent loss of capital—not short-term volatility
???? Why understanding the businesses you own matters, whether you invest in individual stocks or index funds

Follow along each week for practical market commentary focused on risk management, technical analysis, and long-term investing.

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