In this video, Duncan Burns, Vanguard's Chief Investment Officer, Asia Pacific talks with ausbiz about the growing popularity of index-tracking funds.

Accounting for approximately 20% of Australia's investable assets, valued at around $700 billion, he explains that the enormous success of index funds over time comes down to their long-term outperformance of actively managed funds.

Watch the video to learn more about why investors continue to flock to index funds, including exchange traded funds (ETFs) and managed funds.