The short answer to "what is an index fund" is that it provides low-cost, broad-based exposure to the stock market. But is it the right way for you to invest?

If the dismal past performance of mutual funds hadn’t already convinced you of how difficult it is to beat the stock market, ...

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 ...

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 ...