Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Fidelity is among the top five largest fund families in the world. The ...

What Is An Index Fund? An index fund is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to mirror the performance of a specific financial market index, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow ...

A well-diversified portfolio can mitigate risk and help you achieve higher returns. Some investors pick individual stocks and monitor their portfolios, but it can take a lot of time to stay on top of ...