Fidelity Index Funds
Most ETFs are designed to track (or mimic) a major index, like the S&P 500. Shares generally rise and fall in value along with the index. Some ETFs track sector-specific indexes, such as utility company stocks, or high-tech stocks. Some ETFs allow you to participate in the commodities markets, including oil and gas or gold, without having to take delivery of the commodity itself, which could be hard on your mailbox.
Diversification Reduces Risk
Some people win the lottery, and some invest in just the right company at just the right time. The rest rely on diversification.
Both mutual funds and ETFs offer you exposure to different stocks in a variety of industries or countries. Some ETFs, like some mutual funds, are broadly diversified, while others target specific types of securities or industries. Both investment vehicles avoid linking your financial fate to the fortunes (and misfortunes) of one business, one industry, or one economy.
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How Do Bond Funds Work?. Bond funds are mutual funds that buy bonds and other debt instruments. There are two main types of mutual funds; open-end and closed-end.
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