An index fund is a passive mutual fund that mirrors an index by holding similar stocks in similar weights.

Why does Index Fund matter?

Index funds usually charge lower fees and aim to match the market rather than beat it.

What is a common mistake with Index Fund?

Throwing around “Index Fund” without the simple meaning.

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A fund that copies a market index like instead of picking winners.

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An index fund is a passive that mirrors an index by holding similar stocks in similar weights.

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