Both ETF and index funds share several similarities while differing in certain other characteristics. Let’s evaluate the differences. An index fund is a passive mutual fund that aims to achieve capital appreciation by imitating or replicating an index, such as the Sensex or Ni...

Index fund in India is a passive mutual fund that aims to achieve capital appreciation by imitating or replicating an underlying index. The objective of an index fund or an index ETF is to passively replicate the index in terms of its portfolio composition. A fund manager of a...