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What is the S&P 500 index?
The S&P 500 index is a stock market index that measures the performance of the top 500 American companies.
What is an S&P 500 index fund?
An S&P 500 index fund is a type of mutual fund that buys stock in the companies on the S&P 500 index.
Why are S&P 500 index funds considered a good place to invest?
S&P 500 index funds are considered a good place to invest because the S&P 500 index accounts for 80% of the stock market's value and is considered the best gauge of the stock market.
What does it mean for an index fund to perform no worse?
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