1Chapter 1: The Basics of Index Investing
18Chapter 5: Staying the Course – Navigating Market Volatility
2What Exactly is an Index Fund?
19Why the Market Will Always Fluctuate
3Types of Index Funds
20Avoiding Emotional Investing
4How Index Funds Make Money
21Case Studies of Past Market Crashes
5Common Myths & Misunderstandings
22The Beauty of Dollar-Cost Averaging
6Chapter 2: Why Index Investing is the Best-Kept Secret
23Chapter 6: Refining and Growing Your Portfolio Over Time
7A Glimpse of Alternative Strategies
24When to Revisit Your Goals
8The Power of Long-Term Growth
25Adding Funds Over Time
9Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Index Fund Portfolio
26Avoiding Common Pitfalls
10Define Your Financial Goals
27Staying Informed Without Obsessing
11Selecting the Right Index Funds for You
28Chapter 7: Top Index Funds To Buy Right Now
12Where to Buy Index Funds
29Stock Index Funds
13Setting Up Automatic Investments
30Bond Index Funds
14Chapter 4: Building A Balanced, Resilient Portfolio
31International Index Funds
15Why Diversification Matters
32Conclusion
16Asset Allocation 101
33Notes
17Rebalancing Your Portfolio