We look at the tracking error and expense ratio of mainstream index funds
An index fund is a type of mutual fund that simply tries to copy the performance of a market index like the Nifty 50 and the Sensex. It does this by investing in the same companies in the same proportion as the index. When choosing such a fund, two key metrics matter apart from the index’s performance: ex
This article was originally published on October 27, 2025.
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