Index Funds vs ETFs vs Mutual Funds | 100 Years of Investing, Who Wins?

Are mutual funds still worth it? Or should you stick with index funds and ETFs for smarter investing? 🤔

In this episode of Money Matters MD, Dr. Abhishek Gadre breaks down:

• What mutual funds are and why 90% fail to beat the market

• The origin of index funds (Jack Bogle’s Vanguard revolution in 1976)

• The rise of ETFs in 1993 and how they changed investing forever

• The evolution of active ETFs after 2008

• My final ranking of investment vehicles (from worst to best)

💡 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, this episode will help you understand the differences, avoid high fees, and build long-term wealth with the right investment strategy.

👉 Listen now to learn why index funds consistently win — and how you can use them to reach financial independence.