For those new to investing or seasoned investors who like to keep things as simple and inexpensive as possible, an index fund could be your best friend. It's fair for beginning investors to ask "What ...

Peter Lynch, the former portfolio manager of Fidelity Magellan Fund, has long warned investors against what he calls diworsification: cluttering a portfolio with too many investments. I think many ...

Index funds minimize fees and risk by tracking market indexes like the S&P 500. Choosing the right index fund depends on expense ratios, investment goals, and market segments. Long-term index fund ...