3 Index Funds I’m Holding for Long-Term Dividends and Gains


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Index funds are among the safest and best-performing stock market investments available to the average person. Thanks to their built-in diversification, low fees and high trading volume, they deliver a powerful punch of return at relatively low risk. Diversification reduces the “specific risk” in your portfolio by spreading your eggs across several baskets. Low fees reduce the costs of investing. High trading volume/liquidity reduces the “spread cost” (a kind of hidden fee) you pay to the market makers who trade for you. It all adds up to a very compelling package. In this article, I explore three index funds I’m...