Optimism around Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) delivering new earnings growth may be shrinking as stock declines 8.2% this past week

Passive investing in an index fund aligns with overall market returns, while active investing seeks to outperform but risks under-performance. Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) shareholders faced a 40% share price drop in the last year, reflecting weak EPS and market sentiment.