Jack Shannon, a senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains why some active fund managers’ bets on their highest conviction stock picks paid off, but their portfolio performance may not have shown it.

What is a “Big Bet”?

Active Managers Are Increasing Their Big Bets

Did Big Bets Help or Hurt Portfolios?

Wagering and the Magnificent Seven

Can Market Concentration Explain Big Bets?

Best and Worst Bets Over the Last 25 Years

Did Winning Stock Pickers Beat The Benchmark Again?

Key Takeaway for Investors

 

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10% Stock Weights Are No Longer Shocking for Funds. Should They Be?

 

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