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Category – Index Funds

Index funds are investment funds designed to replicate the performance of a specific market index, such as the S&P 500. In trading, index funds provide broad market exposure, low fees, and diversification by investing in a range of assets within the index. They are often used for long-term investing, as they mirror market trends and reduce individual stock risk. Traders use index funds to invest passively, tracking market performance without the need for active management or stock picking.

BENCHMARK COMPARISON (PERFORMANCE VS INDEX)

Benchmark Comparison evaluates an investment's performance against a market index. It helps determine if the investment is outperforming, underperforming, or matching the benchmark.

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (ETF)

Exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, holding assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds, offering investors diversification and ease of trading.

EXPENSE RATIO

Expense ratio is the annual fee that all funds or exchange-traded funds charge their shareholders.

INDEX FUND

Index fund is a type of mutual fund designed to replicate the performance of a specific index, such as the S&P 500.

MUTUAL FUND

Mutual fund is an investment vehicle made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, and other assets.

NET ASSET VALUE (NAV)

Net asset value (NAV) is the value per share of a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) on a specific date or time.

STOCK INDEX

Stock index is a measurement of the value of a section of the stock market.

STOCK MARKET INDEX

Stock market index is a measurement of the value of a section of the stock market.