As investors increasingly seek low-cost funds that reflect the pan market index, passive stock funds have reached a milestone. Industry statistics show that after four years of surpassing active funds in the United States, passive funds globally also surpassed active funds for the first time last year. Buffett once said that making money in the stock market does not require exceptional talent, an economics degree, or familiarity with Wall Street terminology. In addition to sticking to value investing, his advice to investors also includes buying index funds.