Today’s column addresses three questions. First, to what extent do the portfolios of index funds behave differently from benchmarks that they emulate? That is, before expenses are considered, how ...

For most investors, success means outperforming the market itself. While many investors, especially newer ones, strive to make their portfolios outperform the market, this is not always the case and ...

Even folks new to investing have probably heard someone mention index funds. But what are they and how do they work? This article explores index funds in detail to help you understand how they work, ...

Passive index funds do one thing right and three things wrong. The key to outperformance: copy what commercial index funds do right and don't copy what they do wrong. My personal passive index fund ...

Annuities may seem complex, largely due to the fact that there are a variety of product types and options. On one side of the spectrum lie high-fee, high-risk, high-potential-gain variable annuities, ...

It’s easy to become a hyperfocused investor. With so much investment information available, you can spend all your time chasing advisor suggestions, scrolling through financial articles, and screening ...

After its massive rally, Nvidia now makes up about 7% of the S&P 500. If you want more exposure but don’t want to buy the stock directly, there are several ETFs that can help you do it. If you want to ...

As the Chicago area braces for a significant blast of hot temperatures and dangerous conditions, residents will once again have to acquaint themselves with specific measurements and terms. One of the ...

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The year-over-year inflation rate in January, the month President Donald Trump returned to the White House, was 3.0%.

If you’re looking to expand your investment portfolio, several investment products exist. In your research, you may have come across index funds. If you’re looking for more information, keep reading ...