Tracker funds are said to be one of the cheapest ways to invest in the stock market. We look at how they work.
This article first appeared on Your Money. Put simply, tracker funds are based on the notion that it is very hard to beat the market so why bother trying? This guide is designed to help you understand the advantages of tracker funds and how to use them. What are tracker funds? Trackers offer a straightforward way to invest. As the name suggests, a tracker fund tracks the performance of any given market. They are low cost and can make an ideal introduction for new investors looking to invest in equities over the long term. The key difference between an actively managed fund a...
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