In this series of four articles, we explain all you need to know to get started investing in index funds. Click on the links below to read the individual articles.
Index funds part 1: What is a stock market index?
In this article, we explain what determines a stock price as well as how stock market indices are calculated. [Estimated reading time: 6 mins] This post is the first in a series of four in which I cover all you need to know about one of the greatest inventions in finance – index funds. See…
Index funds part 2: What are index funds?
In this article, we explain what exactly index funds are. [Estimated reading time: 5 mins] This post is the second in a series of four in which I cover all you need to know about one of the greatest inventions in finance – index funds. See also: Index funds part 1: What is a stock…
Index funds part 3: Why invest in index funds?
In this article, we suggest three reasons why you should consider investing in index funds (instead of picking stocks or managed portfolios). [Estimated reading time: 7 mins] This post is the third in a series of four in which I cover all you need to know about one of the greatest inventions in finance –…
Index funds part 4: How to invest in index funds
In this article, we introduce two different ways to invest in index funds – manually through a broker and by starting a regular savings plan. [Estimated reading time: 4 mins] This post is the last in a series of four in which I cover all you need to know about one of the greatest inventions…
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