##  [# Hot Reads: Most Active Managers Trail Indexes](/sections/daily-hot-reads/hot-reads-most-active-managers-trail-indexes) 

 

# Hot Reads: Most Active Managers Trail Indexes

 

 

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[**Almost 80% Of Active Fund Managers Falling Behind Major Indexes**](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/27/new-report-finds-almost-80percent-of-active-fund-managers-are-falling-behind.html) (CNBC)

The latest SPIVA report shows that 79% of active fund managers underperformed the S&amp;P last year.

[**10 Best Inflation-Fighting ETFs For Higher Costs**](https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/604474/best-inflation-fighting-etfs-for-higher-costs) (Kiplinger)  
 Looking to protect your portfolio from higher prices? Consider these top funds to hedge against inflation.

[**Should The Fed Fear The Yield Curve?**](https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2022/03/29/should-the-fed-fear-the-yield-curve) (Advisor Perspectives)

Tightening interest rates may be necessary to bring inflation to heel, but it could raise the risk of recession.

[**The 2-10 Yield Curve Inverts**](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/u-s--two--and-10-year-yields-invert--flashing-recession-signal-67094.html) (Financial Advisor)

The U.S. two-year yield exceeded the 10-year yield Tuesday, reinforcing the view that the Fed rate increases may cause a recession.

[**SPACs Face Fresh SEC Legal Threat**](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/spacs-face-fresh-sec-legal-threat-for-overly-bullish-forecasts-67099.html) (FA Magazine)

SPAC sponsors who embellish projects about the companies they plan to take publish face a new threat in a plan from the SEC.

[**Meme Stock Mania Returns With Big Swings**](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/meme-stock-mania-returns-with-big-swings-and-flood-of-retail-money-67095.html) (Financial Advisor)

With it comes a flood of retail money as the appetite for riskier assets has revived.

[**The Best S&amp;P 500 Funds**](https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1085918/the-best-sp-500-funds) (Morningstar)

The tip of the indexing pyramid.

[**US Housing Outlook: No Bust After The Boom**](https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2022/03/29/u-s-housing-outlook-no-bust-after-the-boom) (Advisor Perspectives)

The secular shortage of houses remains unaddressed.



 

 

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