Index funds are mutual funds that seek only to mirror the performance of an underlying stock market index — not to outperform it. Millions of investors hold them in their portfolios because they ...

In the ever-evolving world of investment, index funds have emerged as a cornerstone for both new and seasoned investors. But what are index funds, and why have they become so important in the whole ...

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