Active small-cap funds beat passive peers in year one
In short
Active small-cap mutual funds returned 3.6% in the first year. Passive funds fell 0.2%, based on the publisher summary.
This matters for investors comparing active and passive funds, but the report does not say which schemes were included or whether the gap stayed wide later.
What the reporting says
Active small-cap mutual funds generated 3.6% returns in the first year, while passive funds declined 0.2%, according to the publisher-supplied summary. The source says active funds beat passive peers, but it does not provide the fund names, time period beyond the first year, or whether the gap later narrowed. The immediate implication is limited to first-year performance only.
Why it matters
Active small-cap mutual funds delivered 3.6% in the first year, while passive funds declined 0.2%, according to the publisher-supplied summary. The reporting suggests active funds outperformed passive peers at least early on, but it does not identify the schemes, the exact comparison universe, or performance beyond that first year. The broader trend is described, but not quantified here.