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

Experts predict the S&P 500 will continue to grow in 2026. But after three years of robust gains, diversification is crucial. Investors should balance core U.S. holdings with international equities, ...

Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and have stuck with traditional mutual funds. But as retirement approaches, many investors look at their ...

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 ...

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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 ...

I have been on Morningstar’s 401(k) committee for more than 25 years. In that capacity, I work with colleagues to choose and monitor the funds available to employees in that plan. Although options for ...

Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and have stuck with traditional mutual funds. But as retirement approaches, many investors look at their ...

Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and have stuck with traditional mutual funds. But as retirement approaches, many investors look at their ...