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President Donald Trump delivers remarks to staff during a Christmas Reception in the White House, Monday, December 1, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)
Basically, it's putting money in a stock market account for the government to use and business to be able to move their money and not have taxes. It's called INDEX FUNDS...
Index funds are a type of low-cost, passively managed investment fund that tracks a market index, such as the S&P 500. They provide instant diversification by holding all or a sample of the securities in the index, and they are designed to mirror the market's performance rather than trying to beat it. This passive strategy can lead to low fees and greater tax efficiency due to less frequent trading.
How index funds work
Passive management:Index funds are not actively managed by a fund manager trying to pick winning stocks. Instead, their goal is to simply match the performance of a specific market index.
Diversification:By investing in an index fund, you get exposure to the entire basket of securities that make up the index with a single purchase. For example, an S&P 500 index fund gives you exposure to 500 large companies.
Market tracking:A fund aims to replicate the index's holdings. Some funds might hold all the securities, while others may use a sample to mimic the index's performance and characteristics.
Weighting:Most index funds are market-cap weighted, meaning larger companies have a bigger impact on the fund's performance.
Low costs:Because they are passively managed and trade less frequently, index funds typically have lower expense ratios than actively managed funds.
Tax efficiency:Lower trading activity can also result in fewer capital gains distributions, which makes them more tax-efficient.
Common types of index funds
Equity index funds:These track stock market indexes. Examples include funds that track the S&P 500, specific sectors, or different geographic regions.
Bond index funds:These track bond market indexes, providing diversification across various types of bonds, such as government or corporate bonds.
Growth and value funds:Some index funds focus on growth stocks (companies expected to grow faster than average) or value stocks (companies that appear to be trading for less than they are worth).
How to invest in index funds
Do it yourself:You can buy and sell index funds directly through an online brokerage account.
Through an employer plan:If you have a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, you will likely have a selection of index funds to choose from.
With a financial advisor:A professional can help you choose the right index funds and manage the process for you.
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