Index Funds
Index funds and index-tracking ETFs aim to replicate the performance of a market index. They offer low-cost, diversified exposure to equity, bond, and commodity markets worldwide. Browse index-tracking funds with NAV history and performance data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an index fund?
An index fund is a type of mutual fund or ETF designed to track the performance of a specific market index, such as the S&P 500 or MSCI World. Instead of active management, index funds use a passive strategy to replicate the index composition.
What are the benefits of index funds?
Index funds offer lower expense ratios than actively managed funds, broad market diversification, tax efficiency, and transparent holdings. Studies show most active managers underperform their benchmark index over long periods.
How do index funds work?
Index funds hold the same securities as their target index in the same proportions. When the index composition changes (rebalancing), the fund adjusts its holdings accordingly. This passive approach minimizes trading costs and management fees.
What is the difference between an index fund and an ETF?
An index fund is a mutual fund that tracks an index and is priced once daily. An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) also tracks an index but trades on stock exchanges throughout the day like a stock. Both can be passive index-tracking vehicles.