So You’re Told to ‘Just Buy Index Funds’—Here’s What That Actually Means


Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday! If you’ve ever Googled how to invest, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Just buy index funds.” Sounds simple, right? But then you search for index funds… and there are hundreds. Maybe thousands. What exactly are you supposed to buy? Today, I’m breaking it down so you can make smarter, more confident decisions — even if you’re just getting started. First, what’s an index fund? An index fund is a low-cost way to invest in a basket of stocks or bonds that track a...