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Index funds are now the most popular investment vehicle on the planet. Yet, most people aren't really a ware of what they are. In this week's DIY Money, Quint and Daniel break down just what an Index fund is so you no longer have to pretend. Special thanks to www.BendSound.com for the background music on our intro. 

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