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Index fund
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Definition: An investment fund (mutual fund or ETF) that tracks a market index such as the FTSE All-Share or MSCI World, instead of trying to beat the market.
Index funds usually charge lower fees than active funds — often 0.05–0.30% versus 0.50–1.50%. Over long horizons, lower fees compound into materially higher returns.