
Index funds are often praised as the best tool for the average investor, and that’s true. But what’s not talked about enough is how the wealthiest investors in the world use them very differently from the rest of us. If you think rich people are constantly chasing hedge funds, private equity, or complicated trading algorithms, you only see a slice of the picture.
Index funds remain a cornerstone in their portfolios, but with key distinctions in how they approach, manage, and profit from them. Meanwhile, many everyday savers are making quiet but critical mistakes that stop their index fund strategy from ever building serious wealth.