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    What is an index fund?

    Short answer

    A fund that automatically buys every stock in an index (like the S&P 500) instead of trying to pick winners. Low fees, broad exposure.

    Why it matters

    Index funds beat most professional stock pickers over 10+ years — mostly by charging less.

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