Case for equal weight indexes

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The case for equal weight indexes 


Every year these indices change and add new components and remove old ones. The strong keep getting stronger until you eventually have stocks like Apple at the top. They hold winners and cut losers. Sound familiar? However, they also hold many so-so stocks. I prefer to buy only potential big win sectors. 

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