Nothing Is Perfect: The Pros and Cons of Index Funds
As popular as index funds are, they have a few shortcomings.
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It's impossible to deny that index funds are a powerful tool in building your portfolio. After all, where can you gain exposure to hundreds or thousands of stocks representing different companies, sectors, and geographic regions?
Here, we'll look at the pros of investing in index funds and examine the not-so-attractive aspects to consider before investing.
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