{"id":17129,"date":"2021-03-05T22:29:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T14:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fineview.com.hk\/?p=17129"},"modified":"2024-12-24T10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T02:27:50","slug":"index-funds-vs-mutual-funds-5-major-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fineview.com.hk\/?p=17129","title":{"rendered":"Index Funds Vs Mutual Funds: 5 Major Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Vanguard 500 Index Fund has tracked the S&P 500 faithfully in composition and performance. As of July 2024, Vanguard\u2019s Admiral Shares (VFIAX) had a 10-year average annual return of 13.11% vs. the S&P 500\u2019s 13.14%\u2014a very small tracking error. The expense ratio is low at 0.04%, and its minimum investment is $3,000. Autumn Knutson, founder and lead financial planner at Styled Wealth and an Investopedia top-100 financial advisor, said there are good reasons why. “They are very popular for people looking to invest in a group of investments in a simple and cost-effective way.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n