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

Gold funds are investment vehicles that offer exposure to gold by holding bullion, futures, or mining stocks. Learn types, ...

Asset managers are taking a variety of approaches to offer their mutual fund strategies as exchange-traded funds. They seek to capitalize on ETF popularity in recent years. ETFs are generally a better ...

You may be familiar with bonds, but bond funds are a different way to invest in them. A bond fund is a professionally managed pool of bonds — held inside an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or mutual fund — ...

A popular investment vehicle has expanded its scope, creating opportunities for investors—and for asset managers. But take a close look before diving in. For years, exchange-traded funds were ...

The US federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan ended April 2024 with $872 billion in assets serving more than 7 million participants—or one in every 25 workers in the United States. Our series of ...

The first exchange-traded fund was launched in the early 1990s. ETFs have steadily gained market share relative to mutual funds. Tax savings and low costs are among the primary benefits of ETFs for ...

A long-term retirement goal works best when each product has a defined role. NPS can serve as a disciplined core for your ...