{"id":18348,"date":"2026-09-11T01:58:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=18348"},"modified":"2026-09-11T01:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:29:21","slug":"index-investing-in-us-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Index Investing in US Stocks: Meaning, How It Works and Taxation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/stock-market-index\/\">Index<\/a> investing lets investors gain exposure to a group of US companies without picking individual stocks. Funds tracking indices such as the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq-100 and Dow Jones provide access to different parts of the US market. This article explains how index investing works, key indices, access options and important factors to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#What-Is-Index-Investing-in-US-Stocks\" title=\"What Is Index Investing in US Stocks?\">What Is Index Investing in US Stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#How-Does-Index-Investing-Work\" title=\"How Does Index Investing Work?\">How Does Index Investing Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Major-US-Stock-Market-Indices\" title=\"Major US Stock Market Indices\">Major US Stock Market Indices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#S-P-500\" title=\"S&amp;P 500\">S&amp;P 500<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Nasdaq-100\" title=\"Nasdaq-100\">Nasdaq-100<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Dow-Jones-Industrial-Average\" title=\"Dow Jones Industrial Average\">Dow Jones Industrial Average<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#S-P-Total-Market-Index\" title=\"S&amp;P Total Market Index\">S&amp;P Total Market Index<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Index-Investing-vs-Index-Futures-Investing\" title=\"Index Investing vs Index Futures Investing\">Index Investing vs Index Futures Investing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Index-Investing-vs-Dollar-Index-Investing\" title=\"Index Investing vs Dollar Index Investing\">Index Investing vs Dollar Index Investing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Benefits-of-Index-Investing-in-US-Stocks\" title=\"Benefits of Index Investing in US Stocks\">Benefits of Index Investing in US Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Instant-Broad-Diversification\" title=\"Instant, Broad Diversification\">Instant, Broad Diversification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Some-of-the-Lowest-Costs-in-Investing\" title=\"Some of the Lowest Costs in Investing\">Some of the Lowest Costs in Investing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Consistent-Long-Run-Performance\" title=\"Consistent Long-Run Performance\">Consistent Long-Run Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Simplicity-and-Low-Maintenance\" title=\"Simplicity and Low Maintenance\">Simplicity and Low Maintenance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Key-Growth-Drivers-for-US-Index-Funds\" title=\"Key Growth Drivers for US Index Funds\">Key Growth Drivers for US Index Funds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Rising-Retail-Participation\" title=\"Rising Retail Participation\">Rising Retail Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Falling-Expense-Ratios\" title=\"Falling Expense Ratios\">Falling Expense Ratios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Growth-of-Fractional-Share-Investing\" title=\"Growth of Fractional-Share Investing\">Growth of Fractional-Share Investing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Risks-of-Investing-in-US-Index-Funds\" title=\"Risks of Investing in US Index Funds\">Risks of Investing in US Index Funds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Rising-Index-Concentration\" title=\"Rising Index Concentration\">Rising Index Concentration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#No-Protection-During-Broad-Downturns\" title=\"No Protection During Broad Downturns\">No Protection During Broad Downturns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Limited-Exposure-Beyond-Large-cap-US-Companies\" title=\"Limited Exposure Beyond Large-cap US Companies\">Limited Exposure Beyond Large-cap US Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Currency-and-Market-Risk-for-Indian-Investors\" title=\"Currency and Market Risk for Indian Investors\">Currency and Market Risk for Indian Investors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Factors-That-Influence-US-Index-Fund-Performance\" title=\"Factors That Influence US Index Fund Performance\">Factors That Influence US Index Fund Performance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Federal-Reserve-Interest-Rate-Policy\" title=\"Federal Reserve Interest Rate Policy\">Federal Reserve Interest Rate Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Sector-Concentration-Within-the-Index\" title=\"Sector Concentration Within the Index\">Sector Concentration Within the Index<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#US-Dollar-Movement-Against-the-Rupee\" title=\"US Dollar Movement Against the Rupee\">US Dollar Movement Against the Rupee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Broader-US-Economic-Indicators\" title=\"Broader US Economic Indicators\">Broader US Economic Indicators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Taxation-of-US-Index-Funds-for-Indian-Investors\" title=\"Taxation of US Index Funds for Indian Investors\">Taxation of US Index Funds for Indian Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions-About-Index-Investing-in-US-Stocks\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Index Investing in US Stocks\">Frequently Asked Questions About Index Investing in US Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#1-What-is-index-investing-in-US-stocks\" title=\"1. What is index investing in US stocks?\">1. What is index investing in US stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#2-What-is-the-difference-between-the-S-P-500-and-Nasdaq-100\" title=\"2. What is the difference between the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq-100?\">2. What is the difference between the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq-100?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#3-What-is-the-difference-between-an-index-fund-and-an-ETF\" title=\"3. What is the difference between an index fund and an ETF?\">3. What is the difference between an index fund and an ETF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#4-Can-Indian-investors-buy-US-index-funds-directly\" title=\"4. Can Indian investors buy US index funds directly?\">4. Can Indian investors buy US index funds directly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#5-Can-Indian-investors-invest-in-US-index-ETFs\" title=\"5. Can Indian investors invest in US index ETFs?\">5. Can Indian investors invest in US index ETFs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#6-What-is-the-LRS-limit-for-investing-in-US-stocks\" title=\"6. What is the LRS limit for investing in US stocks?\">6. What is the LRS limit for investing in US stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#7-How-much-money-is-needed-to-start-index-investing\" title=\"7. How much money is needed to start index investing?\">7. How much money is needed to start index investing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#8-Is-the-S-P-500-the-same-as-the-entire-US-stock-market\" title=\"8. Is the S&amp;P 500 the same as the entire US stock market?\">8. Is the S&amp;P 500 the same as the entire US stock market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#9-Are-US-index-funds-taxed-differently-from-individual-US-stocks-for-Indian-investors\" title=\"9. Are US index funds taxed differently from individual US stocks for Indian investors?\">9. Are US index funds taxed differently from individual US stocks for Indian investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#10-What-happens-to-an-index-fund-if-a-company-is-removed-from-the-index\" title=\"10. What happens to an index fund if a company is removed from the index?\">10. What happens to an index fund if a company is removed from the index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#11-Is-index-investing-safer-than-buying-individual-US-stocks\" title=\"11. Is index investing safer than buying individual US stocks?\">11. Is index investing safer than buying individual US stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#12-What-is-tracking-error-in-an-index-ETF\" title=\"12. What is tracking error in an index ETF?\">12. What is tracking error in an index ETF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-investing-in-us-stocks\/#13-Are-all-US-index-funds-diversified\" title=\"13. Are all US index funds diversified?\">13. Are all US index funds diversified?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Is-Index-Investing-in-US-Stocks\"><\/span>What Is Index Investing in US Stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Index investing is a passive investment approach that aims to replicate the performance of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-shares\/\">stock market<\/a> index. A stock market index tracks a defined group of companies based on specific rules such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/market-capitalization\/\">market capitalisation<\/a>, sector, exchange or company size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors cannot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/why-should-you-prioritise-investing\/\">invest<\/a> directly in an index. Instead, they can gain exposure through financial products such as index <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mutual-funds\/\">mutual funds<\/a> or exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. This approach, often called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/index-funds-2\/\">index fund<\/a> investing, allows investors to participate in broader market movements without selecting individual stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/exchange-traded-funds\/\">ETF<\/a> tracking the S&amp;P 500 index typically invests in the index&#8217;s constituent companies in proportions designed to closely track its performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Does-Index-Investing-Work\"><\/span>How Does Index Investing Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An index provider first defines the companies and weighting methodology used to construct an index. A fund manager can then create an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/etf-vs-index-fund\/\">ETF or index fund<\/a> designed to replicate that index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than actively selecting stocks based on forecasts, the fund generally adjusts its portfolio when the underlying index changes. This rule-based structure is one of the main characteristics of index investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider a simplified example.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If an index consists of 100 companies and Company A represents 8% of the index, an index-tracking fund may also allocate roughly 8% of its portfolio to Company A.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact replication method can vary across funds, so their returns may not always perfectly match the underlying index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major-US-Stock-Market-Indices\"><\/span>Major US Stock Market Indices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"S-P-500\"><\/span>S&amp;P 500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The S&amp;P 500 index measures the large-cap segment of the US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-equity\/\">equity<\/a> market and consists of 500 constituent companies. The index uses float-adjusted market capitalisation weighting, which gives larger companies greater influence over its performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 31 July 2026, information technology accounted for 36.8% of the S&amp;P 500, followed by financials at 12.5% and communication services at 9.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The index provides exposure across sectors including technology, financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, industrials, energy and utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nasdaq-100\"><\/span>Nasdaq-100<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nasdaq-100 tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It uses a modified market-capitalisation weighting methodology and is reconstituted annually, with quarterly rebalancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology, consumer discretionary and healthcare are currently among its largest sector exposures. Financial companies are excluded from the index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasdaq updated the Nasdaq-100 methodology as of 1 May 2026 while retaining its objective of representing the 100 largest Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dow-Jones-Industrial-Average\"><\/span>Dow Jones Industrial Average<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or DJIA, tracks 30 large US companies. Investors exploring Dow Jones index investing generally gain exposure through ETFs or funds that track the DJIA, rather than investing directly in the index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq-100, the Dow is price-weighted. This means stocks with higher share prices generally have a greater influence on index movements, irrespective of the company&#8217;s overall market capitalisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The index covers major US companies across several industries, excluding transportation and utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"S-P-Total-Market-Index\"><\/span>S&amp;P Total Market Index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors looking beyond large-cap stocks can also track broader indices. The S&amp;P Total Market Index is designed to represent the broad US equity market and includes eligible US common equities across different company sizes. This provides exposure beyond the large companies represented in indices such as the S&amp;P 500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Index-Investing-vs-Index-Futures-Investing\"><\/span>Index Investing vs Index Futures Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional index investing generally involves holding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/4-factors-to-consider-before-investing-in-index-funds\/\">index funds<\/a> or ETFs that track an equity market benchmark over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Index futures investing, on the other hand, involves derivative contracts whose value is linked to an underlying index. In the US, instruments such as US index futures can track benchmarks such as the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq-100 or Dow Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike index funds, futures involve contract expiry dates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/margin-requirements\/\">margin<\/a> requirements and leverage. This makes them structurally different from passive index fund investing and can involve substantially higher risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Index-Investing-vs-Dollar-Index-Investing\"><\/span>Index Investing vs Dollar Index Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dollar index investing is also different from investing in US stock market indices. The US Dollar Index measures the value of the US dollar against a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/can-i-buy-multiple-stocks-in-one-trade\/\">basket<\/a> of major currencies and does not represent a portfolio of US companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, movements in the dollar index reflect currency market conditions, while indices such as the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 reflect movements in equity markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-of-Index-Investing-in-US-Stocks\"><\/span>Benefits of Index Investing in US Stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instant-Broad-Diversification\"><\/span>Instant, Broad Diversification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A single S&amp;P 500 fund spreads money across roughly 500 companies and every major sector at once. This means the poor performance of any one company has a limited effect on the overall portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some-of-the-Lowest-Costs-in-Investing\"><\/span>Some of the Lowest Costs in Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several leading S&amp;P 500 ETFs now carry expense ratios of 0.02\u20130.03% a year, compared with the much higher fees typical of actively managed funds. Over a multi-decade holding period, that cost gap compounds into a meaningfully larger ending balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consistent-Long-Run-Performance\"><\/span>Consistent Long-Run Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Large US companies, as a group, have delivered close to 10% average annual returns over long time horizons. Because index funds simply track their benchmark rather than trying to beat it, they tend to keep pace with this long-run trend after accounting for fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplicity-and-Low-Maintenance\"><\/span>Simplicity and Low Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Index funds remove the need to research and monitor individual companies. This makes the strategy easier to sustain consistently over long periods, which is often the biggest driver of compounding returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key-Growth-Drivers-for-US-Index-Funds\"><\/span>Key Growth Drivers for US Index Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rising-Retail-Participation\"><\/span>Rising Retail Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tens of trillions of dollars are now indexed or benchmarked to the S&amp;P 500 alone. Continued inflows from retirement accounts and automated investing plans continue to expand the asset base tracking these indexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falling-Expense-Ratios\"><\/span>Falling Expense Ratios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Competition among fund providers has driven S&amp;P 500 ETF costs down to a few dollars per $10,000 invested per year. Lower costs make index funds more attractive relative to actively managed alternatives, reinforcing the shift toward passive strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth-of-Fractional-Share-Investing\"><\/span>Growth of Fractional-Share Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many brokerages now let investors buy partial shares for a few dollars at a time. This lowers the barrier to entry for index investing and supports steady, recurring contributions rather than lump-sum purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks-of-Investing-in-US-Index-Funds\"><\/span>Risks of Investing in US Index Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rising-Index-Concentration\"><\/span>Rising Index Concentration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A handful of large technology companies now account for a substantial share of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s total value, with the top ten holdings representing close to 40% of the index. This means the fund&#8217;s performance is more tied to a small group of companies than the &#8220;500 stocks&#8221; label suggests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No-Protection-During-Broad-Downturns\"><\/span>No Protection During Broad Downturns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because an index fund tracks the entire market, it tends to fall when the market declines. There is no active manager positioned to reduce exposure ahead of a downturn, so investors bear the full extent of any market-wide decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited-Exposure-Beyond-Large-cap-US-Companies\"><\/span>Limited Exposure Beyond Large-cap US Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard S&amp;P 500 fund holds almost no small- or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mid-cap-stock\/\">mid-cap stocks<\/a> and no international companies. This narrows the fund&#8217;s exposure to a single asset class, even though it feels diversified within that class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency-and-Market-Risk-for-Indian-Investors\"><\/span>Currency and Market Risk for Indian Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Returns for Indian investors depend on both the US market and the USD-INR exchange rate. A weakening dollar can reduce rupee-denominated returns even in years when the underlying index rises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors-That-Influence-US-Index-Fund-Performance\"><\/span>Factors That Influence US Index Fund Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Federal-Reserve-Interest-Rate-Policy\"><\/span>Federal Reserve Interest Rate Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes in US interest rates affect company borrowing costs and the valuations investors are willing to pay for future earnings, which in turn moves the level of the index as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector-Concentration-Within-the-Index\"><\/span>Sector Concentration Within the Index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because a small number of technology companies account for a large share of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s value, the index&#8217;s short-term performance is disproportionately influenced by earnings and sentiment around those companies rather than the broader 500-company average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Dollar-Movement-Against-the-Rupee\"><\/span>US Dollar Movement Against the Rupee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indian investors, index fund returns are converted from dollars to rupees. A stronger dollar increases rupee returns beyond the fund&#8217;s dollar performance, while a weaker dollar reduces them, independent of how the index itself performs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader-US-Economic-Indicators\"><\/span>Broader US Economic Indicators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflation data, employment figures, and GDP growth all shape investor expectations for corporate earnings, which, over time, flow through to index-level valuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxation-of-US-Index-Funds-for-Indian-Investors\"><\/span>Taxation of US Index Funds for Indian Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax treatment of US index fund investments depends on the holding period, the investor&#8217;s applicable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-income-tax\/\">income tax<\/a> slab, and US withholding rules for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/cash-dividend-vs-stock-dividend\/\">dividend<\/a> income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Income \/ Action<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Holding Period \/ Condition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate in the US<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate in India<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG)<\/td><td>Held for more than 24 months<\/td><td>0% for non-resident aliens<\/td><td>12.5% without indexation, plus applicable surcharge and cess<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)<\/td><td>Held for 24 months or less<\/td><td>0% for non-resident aliens<\/td><td>Taxed at the investor\u2019s applicable income-tax slab rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dividend Income<\/td><td>On distribution<\/td><td>25% withheld at source<\/td><td>Taxed at slab rate as Income from Other Sources, with credit available for US tax withheld<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Index investing provides a relatively simple way to access different segments of the US equity market without selecting individual companies. Through index fund investing, investors can gain exposure to benchmarks ranging from the broad S&amp;P 500 index to the Nasdaq-100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, investors should look beyond an index&#8217;s name. These indices differ significantly in the number of companies they hold, sector exposure and weighting methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian investors should also consider currency movements, ETF costs, concentration, taxation and LRS requirements before investing. Investors can use the Tickertape US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/tickertape-stock-screener-to-discover-largecap-stocks\/\">Stock Screener<\/a> with 60+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/14-new-filters-on-tickertape-stock-screener\/\">filters<\/a> to analyse and compare US-listed stocks across valuation, profitability, growth, financial performance, and other key parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions-About-Index-Investing-in-US-Stocks\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Index Investing in US Stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071594889\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-What-is-index-investing-in-US-stocks\"><\/span><strong>1. What is index investing in US stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Index investing involves using funds or ETFs designed to track US stock market indices, such as the S&amp;P 500 or the Nasdaq-100, instead of selecting individual stocks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071654793\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-What-is-the-difference-between-the-S-P-500-and-Nasdaq-100\"><\/span><strong>2. What is the difference between the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq-100?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The S&amp;P 500 represents 500 large US companies across multiple sectors, while the Nasdaq-100 tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq and currently has greater technology exposure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071677254\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-What-is-the-difference-between-an-index-fund-and-an-ETF\"><\/span><strong>3. What is the difference between an index fund and an ETF?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An index fund and an index ETF both track the same underlying benchmark, such as the S&amp;P 500. The main difference is how they trade: ETFs trade throughout the day on an exchange like a stock, while traditional index mutual funds are priced and settled once at the end of the trading day.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071703772\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Can-Indian-investors-buy-US-index-funds-directly\"><\/span><strong>4. Can Indian investors buy US index funds directly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indian residents typically cannot buy US mutual funds directly, but they can buy US-listed index ETFs \u2014 such as VOO or IVV \u2014 through platforms that support US stock investing under the RBI&#8217;s Liberalised Remittance Scheme, subject to the annual remittance limit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071724509\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Can-Indian-investors-invest-in-US-index-ETFs\"><\/span><strong>5. Can Indian investors invest in US index ETFs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indian investors can access eligible US-listed ETFs through platforms that provide US market access, subject to applicable LRS, foreign exchange and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071745003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-What-is-the-LRS-limit-for-investing-in-US-stocks\"><\/span><strong>6. What is the LRS limit for investing in US stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Resident individuals can currently remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI&#8217;s Liberalised Remittance Scheme for permitted transactions, including overseas investments.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> The LRS limit and related regulations are subject to change based on RBI guidelines. Investors should check the latest applicable rules before making overseas investments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071778539\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-How-much-money-is-needed-to-start-index-investing\"><\/span><strong>7. How much money is needed to start index investing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Many brokerages now offer fractional shares, allowing investors to start with just a few dollars rather than the full price of one share. This makes it possible to begin with a small, recurring monthly contribution rather than a large lump sum.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> Minimum investment amounts, fractional share availability and recurring investment features may vary across brokers and platforms. Investors should check the applicable terms before investing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071805554\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Is-the-S-P-500-the-same-as-the-entire-US-stock-market\"><\/span><strong>8. Is the S&amp;P 500 the same as the entire US stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. The S&amp;P 500 covers around 500 large US companies and represents roughly 80% of total US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/market-value\/\">market value<\/a> by some estimates, but it excludes most small- and mid-cap companies. Investors seeking broader coverage often choose a total-market index fund instead.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071831500\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Are-US-index-funds-taxed-differently-from-individual-US-stocks-for-Indian-investors\"><\/span><strong>9. Are US index funds taxed differently from individual US stocks for Indian investors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. US-listed index ETFs are taxed the same way as individual US stocks for Indian residents \u2014 capital gains are taxed in India based on the holding period, and dividends are subject to US withholding tax with a corresponding foreign tax credit available in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> Tax treatment may vary depending on an investor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/residential-status-for-income-tax\/\">residential status<\/a>, holding period and applicable tax laws. Tax rules are subject to change, and investors should consult a qualified tax professional for individual guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071858639\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-What-happens-to-an-index-fund-if-a-company-is-removed-from-the-index\"><\/span><strong>10. What happens to an index fund if a company is removed from the index?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When a company is removed from an index and replaced by another, the fund automatically sells the removed company and buys the new addition to keep matching the index. Investors don&#8217;t need to take any action themselves, since this rebalancing happens within the fund.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071884669\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-Is-index-investing-safer-than-buying-individual-US-stocks\"><\/span><strong>11. Is index investing safer than buying individual US stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Index investing spreads risk across hundreds of companies rather than concentrating it in one or a few, which generally reduces company-specific risk. It does not, however, protect against market-wide downturns, since the fund&#8217;s value still falls when the overall index falls.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mitigating-portfolio-risk-through-diversification\/\">Diversification<\/a> can reduce company-specific risk but does not eliminate investment risk or guarantee returns. Index investments remain subject to market, sector, currency and other risks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071912063\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-What-is-tracking-error-in-an-index-ETF\"><\/span><strong>12. What is tracking error in an index ETF?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tracking error measures how much an ETF&#8217;s returns differ from those of its benchmark index. Costs, portfolio construction and trading can contribute to the difference.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789071943940\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-Are-all-US-index-funds-diversified\"><\/span><strong>13. Are all US index funds diversified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not necessarily. Some indices can have significant concentration in particular sectors or large companies. Investors should review constituent and sector weights before evaluating an index fund.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> Diversification varies across indices and funds. Investors should independently assess the index methodology, holdings, sector exposure and concentration before making investment decisions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how index investing in US stocks works, key indices, benefits, risks, taxation, and ways Indian investors can get exposure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":172,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Aishika Banerjee","jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18348"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/172"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18348"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18348\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18353,"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18348\/revisions\/18353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}