Over a five-year period ending December 2009, respective benchmark indices have outperformed the majority of active funds across the different peer groups covered by the SPIVA Scorecard. In contrast for the 2009 calendar year comparative analysis of the annual returns shows that a majority of active funds have outperformed their benchmark across most peer groups.
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index has outperformed 63% of active Australian equity funds over a five-year time horizon. Data over one year and three years shows an equal split between active funds underperforming and outperforming the index.
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