Many investors may be familiar with index funds, but how do you decide if they are right for your portfolio, and when should you use them?

In this week’s Buckingham Perspectives, Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan provides an overview of index funds and dives deeper into their complexities, including the potential benefits, disadvantages and best practices when deciding between index funds and active investment strategies.

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Kevin Grogan

Kevin Grogan, CFA, CFP®

Chief Investment Officer

Kevin Grogan is Chief Investment Officer for Buckingham Wealth Partners, which is comprised of Buckingham Strategic Wealth and Buckingham Strategic Partners. And while it sounds like his job is all about the numbers, what he likes most about his role is the opportunity for him to collaborate every day with advisors, clients and prospects, helping others better understand the complicated concepts that will have a tangible effect on their financial lives. He is a member of the firm’s Investment Policy Committee and helps lead the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio management and fixed income teams.