Why today's stock market calls for active management

Why today's stock market calls for active management

May 21, 2026 · 21 min

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Jody Jonsson discusses the implications of passive ownership on market dynamics and the importance of active management in today's concentrated markets.

What happens to markets when investing goes on "autopilot"? Capital Group Vice Chair Jody Jonsson explains how passive ownership can diminish price discovery — and why that matters in expensive, concentrated markets. Jody also shares her thoughts on the role of private assets and what "smart regulation" could look like. For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission…

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