ETFs Glossary

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Income fund

An index fund is a mutual fund that mirrors as closely as possible the performance of a stock market index. For example, many mutual fund companies have since established S&P 500 index funds to mirror that index by purchasing all 500 stocks in the same percentages as the index.

Index fund

An index fund is a mutual fund that mirrors as closely as possible the performance of a stock market index. For example, many mutual fund companies have since established S&P 500 index funds to mirror that index by purchasing all 500 stocks in the same percentages as the index.

Indexing

Indexing is a strategy to match the average performance of a market or group of stocks. A set formula is used to represent the index's value at any given time. ETFs track indexes.

Investment style

Indicates the approach of an investment manager in selecting securities. For example, a certain manager may be value oriented, whereas another may emphasize growth.

iShares

A group of ETFs advised and marketed by Barclays Global Investors. iShares are structured as open-end mutual funds.