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passive

[pas-iv] / ˈpæs ɪv /


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Passive funds tracking major benchmarks are expected to absorb up to 48% of SpaceX’s public float, impacting existing holdings.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Passive aggressive comments often come from someone else's stress and insecurity, says psychotherapist Sarah Turner.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Passive strategies now hold more than half of U.S. equities, and the three largest managers—Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street—control nearly 30% of the voting power in S&P 500 companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Passive indexes that allot the greatest influence to the biggest companies do nothing to aid in capital allocation for the broader economy, he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

"Passive resistance is the most potent weapon ever wielded by man against oppression."

From Anarchism by Eltzbacher, Paul




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