A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
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- Index FundA fund that owns a broad slice of the market at low cost — the backbone of most investing.
- Mutual FundA pooled investment where many people's money is combined and managed together to buy a mix of stocks or bonds.
- Expense RatioThe yearly fee a fund charges, shown as a percentage of your investment, that covers its operating costs.
- Management FeeThe charge a fund or advisor collects for managing your investments, often a yearly percentage of your balance.
- BenchmarkA standard index used to compare how well your investments or a fund are performing.
- AlphaThe extra return an investment earns above or below what its risk level and the market would predict.
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