The portfolio results are for training purposes only. The data is historically accurate, but does not apply to creating a current portfolio. Please do not invest based on this data. The information is for demo purposes only.
Investing in financial securities involves risks, and therefore there is always a possibility of losing money. The past performance of financial securities is no guarantee of future results.
An ETF is a form of index fund from standpoint of its goal: To provide a market benchmark return but at a minimal cost. In comparison Index funds are costly to trade and often ETFs can be traded commission-free.
However not all ETFs follow index funds methodology. To achieve index performance but with a minimal cost, you should invest in the largest, most widely traded ETFs on the market, which mimic well-known benchmarks and have history to prove it.
