S&P reports 79% of active large-cap US equity funds underperform S&P 500 in 2025

12 articles · Updated · Chicago Tribune · Apr 25

The 2025 analysis marks a rise in underperformance, up from 65% of funds lagging the S&P 500 in 2024.
Even professional fund managers, despite significant resources, struggled to beat the benchmark, highlighting ongoing market volatility and unpredictability.
Long-term outperformers like Warren Buffett remain cautious, while experts warn that current market swings are driven by news and geopolitical events, increasing risks for both professionals and individual investors.

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