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An index fund tries to do what?

Track the returns of a market index.

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  2. Track the returns of a market index ✔
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Why: An index fund is a mutual fund or ETF that follows an index. Index funds have generally followed a passive style of investing.

Huh, didn't know that: An index fund may still trail its index because of fees, trading costs and tracking error.

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Answer: Track the returns of a market index. An index fund is a mutual fund or ETF that follows an index. Index funds have generally followed a passive style of investing.

  1. Investor.gov: Index funds www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/investment-products/mutual-funds-and-exchange-traded-4
    An “index fund” is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the returns of a market index.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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