Advanced ➔ Results FA CenterHow hard is it to beat the market. Even AI can’t do it. Many ETFs and stock s use artificial intelligence in an effort to get an edge.
But most still don’t outperform their benchmark. Last d: July 2, 2025 at 4:16 p. ETFirst Published: July 2, 2025 at 3:39 p.
ETResizeListen(6 min) Photo: Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence is an amazingly powerful tool for — but it’s no match for human-run investment management.
Here’s why: If one investment firm was the only one of its Wall Street peers utilizing AI, it’s conceivable that it could beat the market.
But when nearly all firms are using the nology, as is becoming the case, then the arithmetic of active management guarantees that the average manager will lag the market.
The Author Mark HulbertMark Hulbert is a columnist for MarketWatch. His Hulbert Ratings service tracks investment s that pay a flat fee to be audited.
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