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Why are index funds suitable for long-term investors? We explain 


Index funds are a form of passive fund management that replicate the securities of an index.

Warren Buffet and other experts advocate investments in index funds.


Continuous tracking of actively managed funds is not required for index funds, as they will perform as long as the index does.


Index funds are suitable for investors who are happy with market returns and not willing to take extra risks.


Index funds involve lesser human interventions and are correlated with the market performance.


Index funds can include equities and bonds.

Invest in index funds for a minimum period of 5 years.

Investors should take professional help when deciding to invest in mutual funds.

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