passive

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PE firms and other such assets can come with higher fees than passive funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

These results show that astrocytes are not passive helpers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The company has said the updated rules are meant to ensure the Nasdaq-100 “remains timely and representative” of the market, and to allow passive managers to easily replicate the index.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Water technology made us passive water savers with devices like low-flush toilets, without too much sacrifice or even awareness on our part.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

While Columbia was relatively passive, Olaf was very aggressive.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen