Index funds and Index ETFs vary in investment requirements and cost structures, with ETFs requiring a demat account and having lower expense ratios compared to index funds.
Stock market indices form the backbone of global investing, providing a way to track the performance of entire economies or sectors. Among the most heavily traded indices are the S&P 500 (US), Nasdaq 100 (US tech), FTSE 100 (UK), and DAX 40 (Germany).