I'm sure lots do use index funds. And I'm sure quite a few should use index funds, but waste money instead in pointless investments. But most who look for other

I'm sure lots do use index funds. And I'm sure quite a few should use index funds, but waste money instead in pointless investments. But most who look for other opportunities do it for the same reason most of us don't invest in index funds even if it's the safe bet: they want more.