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Investing

Index Fund

A low-cost fund that tracks a market index, providing broad diversification in a single investment.

An index fund holds a basket of investments designed to mirror a market index, such as a broad stock market index. It offers instant diversification and typically charges very low fees, making it a popular educational example of a simple, long-term investment.

Examples

  • A total-market index fund holds thousands of companies in one fund.

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