[cicero2k]

Equal weight beats cap weight most of the time. 2013-2014, not as much. Plain old SPY is almost as good lately.

I’m testing SPY vs RSP strategy now.

But for family members, yes buy RSP gradually.

[KarlInOhio]

Over the past 25 years, only 38.6% of active funds have outperformed the broader S&P 500 on an annual basis.

Does that include bond funds and balanced bond/stock funds? If so, they aren't aiming to beat the S&P 500. They give up return to cut down on risk.

[sauropod]

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[ConstantSkeptic]

A quick Google search shows that an equal-weight ETF may not be the panacea the author indicates. While equal-weight ETFs have outperformed market-weighted ETFs lately, there have been times in recent history where that has not been the case. If you are seriously considering investing in an equal-weight ETF, check out these articles before you put money into one of the ETFs -

MarketWatch: How equal-weight ETFs have lost their balance

Investopedia: S&P 500 ETFs: Market Weight Vs. Equal Weight

Forbes: No Free Lunch From Equal Weight S&P 500