Learn how index funds invest in market indexes like the S&P 500 for broad diversification and market performance replication.

The ability to outperform during volatile periods is an oft-touted benefit of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs. However, just 33% beat their average index fund counterpart from July 2024 through ...

These are some of the best Fidelity ETFs offered right now.

Fidelity's reputation has largely been built on the back of its well-run actively managed mutual funds. But Fidelity's index funds should get some respect, too. At a time when prices on just about ...

Index Funds are solid investment vehicles that track major indices, offering broad exposure to the stock market. They are considered low-risk investment tools as they track broadly diversified indices ...

Each of the 10 largest active bond funds beat their category averages in 2025, while six of the 10 largest bond index funds outperformed. PIMCO Total Return Fund and PIMCO Income Fund held the highest ...

Most of the largest active bond funds beat their peers in the quarter, while most of the largest index funds lagged. The PIMCO Total Return Fund tied for the top rank among the largest active funds.

Ask a beginner retail investor what they think best predicts whether a fund will outperform, and the answers tend to vary. Some point to the long-running dominance of U.S.-focused funds as evidence of ...