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What index funds are you in? I too have index funds and I am up over 24% year to date. I am 100% stocks so if you have bonds that would explain the difference. The primary factor in how a fund performs over time is the fees they charge. Index funds have the lowest fees and will out perform almost all managed funds over a long period of time. Also most active stock traders will underperform the index as well (except Rob). My advice would be to keep doing what you are doing, and look for the lowest fees you can find in your investment options. Index funds are clearly the best choice for 99% of the population and I love them, but I'm a trader at heart and need some action so I do other things as well. As Arron stated Stick with what your doing Larry, it's the best option. I'm early retired so I need the mental stimulation .

Palm #3 Now just to muddy up the waters... I have another palm, bought from Jerry Anderson, in a 1 gallon pot several years ago, as Pritchardia forbesiana. See it pictured below. To me this is growing just like palm #1. The only slight difference is that the leaflet tips are just a little bit more cupped upwards. So what is Palm #1, #2, #3?