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A mutual fund allows you to pool your money with other investors to buy stocks, bonds and other securities. Because mutual funds typically involve a larger number of asset types, they diversify ...

One of the easiest ways to get started investing is through index funds. What we'll cover How index funds work Index investing is a form of passive investing Index investing with a brokerage ...

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Index funds track market indexes like the S&P 500 and offer various sector-focused options. Choosing the right index fund involves checking its tracking accuracy, costs, and investor limitations.

Every year, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) compiles a list of heritage sites it deems at risk, with the aim of building awareness and mobilizing action. These sites are usually Earth-bound ...

Large-growth funds posted strong gains in 2024, thanks partly to the artificial intelligence boom. Despite slipping in December, the average large-growth fund beat the broader market last year.

With that as the backdrop, here's a closer look at three super-simple but high-potential exchange-traded index funds that would work well in almost anyone's portfolio. In no particular order ...

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