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Index Funds - Definition
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Definition: A mutual fund that invests in stocks that make up indexes, such as the Dow or S&P 500.

TeenAnalyst Advice: Index funds are great because they don't have to worry about underperforming the market.  They also have considerably lower expense ratios than other mutual funds.

 

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