Index funds provide instant diversification by tracking market indexes like the S&P 500. With low expense ratios and minimal turnover, index funds reduce management costs and taxes. Historically, ...

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The three main differences between index funds and mutual funds are management style, investment objective and cost. Index funds tend to be the clear winner over the long term. Many, or all, of the ...