Reviewed by Gordon Scott Fact checked by Betsy Petrick Key Takeaways Mutual funds are pooled investments managed by a fund management professional.Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) represent baskets of ...

"Index funds can help investors achieve long-term success through their low costs, broad diversification, low turnover and ...

Both ETFs and index funds track the market, but differences in costs, liquidity and access can shape your returns.

Since index funds consistently beat active management over the long run, they are often better for retirement savings success.

Index provider FTSE Russell is modifying 20 indexes, and billions of dollars are likely to change hands as a result. The adjustment is coming in light of heightened market concentration, which has ...

Like many indexes, the S&P 500 is market capitalization-weighted, which means the greater the size of the company, the more ...

Whether you're building a new ETF portfolio or enhancing an existing one, Vanguard index funds are worth a look. Experienced and novice investors love Vanguard index funds. In October 2024, ...

Based on the conventional wisdom in the financial-planning industry and in financial media, you'd think the new world of low-cost exchange-traded funds and index funds is a straightforward win-win for ...

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 ...

Index funds have long been hailed as the gold standard for long-term investing—offering low fees, market-wide exposure, and steady returns. Developed by Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, index funds don’t ...