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Can someone explain what an index fund is in very simple terms so I can decide if I should open one on Vanguard?

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Can someone explain what an index fund is in very simple terms so I can decide if I should open one on Vanguard?
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site:investor.vanguard.com/investment-products ETFs VOO VTI VT expense ratio Vanguard 2026Google ↗
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site:investor.vanguard.com accounts brokerage IRA Roth IRA index funds Vanguard account types minimum investmentGoogle ↗
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site:investor.vanguard.com/investment-products ETFs VOO VTI VT expense ratio Vanguard 2026 Google ↗
site:investor.vanguard.com accounts brokerage IRA Roth IRA index funds Vanguard account types minimum investment Google ↗
  1. What is a Brokerage account and how does it work? · investor.vanguard.com
  2. What is a Brokerage account and how does it work? · investor.vanguard.com
  3. Vanguard's official website · investor.vanguard.com

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