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Index funds seek to match the market rather than outperform it.
In recent years, these funds have been one of the fastest growing segments of the managed funds industry-in part because indexes targeting a range of market segments have outperformed most comparable actively managed funds over long periods. The theory behind index investing. The cost, tax, and performance advantages of index investing. How indexing may fit into your investment program. Course Topics 1.