Index Funds: Simple and cheap investing
An index fund is a fund that replicates a stock index composition (like the S&P 500), offering market returns with very low fees.
Instead of a manager choosing individual stocks (active management), an index fund automatically buys all index stocks.
Historically, index funds outperform most active funds long-term.
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Frequently asked questions
Does an index fund guarantee no losses?
No. If the index falls, so does the fund.
Can I live off index fund dividends?
Yes, especially if the index includes dividend-paying companies.