The lowdown on passive investing
Passive investing is one of the cheapest ways to invest. Ed Bowsher explains how it works, and what to watch out for.

Passive investing is one of the cheapest ways to invest. Ed Bowsher explains how it works, and what to watch out for.
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Ed has been a private investor since the mid-90s and has worked as a financial journalist since 2000. He's been employed by several investment websites including Citywire, breakingviews and The Motley Fool, where he was UK editor.
Ed mainly invests in technology shares, pharmaceuticals and smaller companies. He's also a big fan of investment trusts.
Away from work, Ed is a keen theatre goer and loves all things Canadian.
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