An index fund is a mutual fund or ETF that tracks a financial benchmark by holding most of its components proportionally. It requires no active management, resulting in low expense ratios. Index funds often outperform actively managed funds over time. To invest, choose an index, select a low-cost fund tracking it, and buy shares via a brokerage. They offer diversification across stocks, bonds, sectors, and can be held in tax-advantaged accounts.
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