Index funds explained -- Why index funds beat most other funds -- The history behind indexing -- Exchange-traded funds -- Tax advantages of index funds and exchange-traded funds -- Broad U.S. equity market funds -- U.S. sector equity funds -- Global and international equity funds -- Alternative U.S equity funds -- Investing in bonds index funds -- Commodity and currency funds -- Forecasting index fund returns -- Asset allocation basics -- Defining your financial goals -- Designing your index fund portfolio -- Managing an index fund account.
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