INDEX SHARES
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Have you ever wanted to diversify your portfolio, but lacked the financial resources to do so? Or maybe you have wanted to invest internationally, but didn't know how or where to put your money. Index shares provide an economical way for investors to diversify. In the following tutorial, you will learn about index shares as well as some examples of these unique investments. The following topics related to index shares will be covered:

• What Are Index Shares?
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Index Shares
• STANDARD & POOR''S DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS (SPDRS)
• DIAMONDS
• World Equity Benchmark Shares (WEBS)
• SUMMARY OF INDEX SHARES

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