Even folks new to investing have probably heard someone mention index funds. But what are they and how do they work? This article explores index funds in detail to help you understand how they work, ...

What Is An Index Fund? An index fund is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to mirror the performance of a specific financial market index, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow ...

For those new to investing or seasoned investors who like to keep things as simple and inexpensive as possible, an index fund could be your best friend. It's fair for beginning investors to ask "What ...