passive

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Unlike traditional passive ETFs, which track a market index like the S&P 500, these funds are curated by a manager who chooses a collection of securities and is aiming to outperform the broader market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maternal vaccination during the third trimester of pregnancy and passive immunization of newborns using long-acting antibodies are being rolled out in many countries.

From Science Daily

It’s a high-net-worth strategy because it creates passive losses in taxable portfolios, which are used to offset capital gains for tax purposes.

From Barron's

The debate centers on whether Strategy is an operating company or a passive asset holder.

From Barron's

Scientists have long debated whether water in these confined regions simply behaves as a passive bystander or affects how molecules interact.

From Science Daily