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Episode 2556:
Andrew from DollarAfterDollar.com demystifies index funds, explaining their advantages in diversification, low costs, and broader market exposure. He clarifies how these funds mirror financial indices and are optimal for long-term investment, especially for retirement planning.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.dollarafterdollar.com/what-is-an-index-fund/
Quotes to ponder:
"Index funds are mutual funds that come with a portfolio designed to track or match a financial index."
"An index fund is usually considered to be the ideal portfolio holdings for retirement accounts like the 401k or IRAs."
"The basic idea behind an index fund is that by matching the index profile, you will match its performance too."
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