Types of Index Funds
Broad Market Index Funds A Broad Market Index Fund tries to replicate a large segment of the investible stock market. For instance, an Index Fund tracking the NIFTY 500 index is a Broad Market Index Fund because it gives investors exposure to stocks across different sectors and market caps. One such example is the Motilal Oswal NIFTY 500 Fund. Another example is the Navi Total Market Index Fund which will give investors exposure to 750 stocks across large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and even micro-cap companies. Globally also there are multiple Index Funds. In fact, a good chunk of investment in Index Funds in the US goes into their broad market funds like the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index Fund, the Russell 3000 ETF, and the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund. To sum up, Broad Market Index Funds simply look to capture the total performance of the stock market. And therefore, they are an excellent investment option for long-term investors. Nonetheless, if you invest in a Broad ...