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 ...

Low-cost index funds mean more of your money can grow instead of being eaten up by fees. Find out which cheap index funds are the best to invest in.

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The U.S. stock market has become so concentrated that even broad index funds are no longer well diversified, our columnist ...

Index funds offer portfolio diversification and lower fees by tracking market indexes like the S&P 500. Choosing the right index fund involves considering the target market, investment goals, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Vanguard and Fidelity offer popular index funds with competitive expense ...