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Index funds have shifted from niche to feared over five decades

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WSJ Markets looks at how index funds evolved from being mocked to becoming a central force in modern investing over roughly 50 years.

The article also notes that, amid this broader rise, investors are still keeping an eye on market uncertainty following “Bessent’s bad day,” which has left investors on edge.

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WSJ MarketsHow Index Funds Went From Being Mocked to Feared in 50 Years

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