S&P 500 vs. total market index funds: Which is better for long-term growth?

Key Takeaways Total market index funds typically offer broader diversification by including small and mid-cap stocks ...

Beat the S&P 500 Without the Magnificent 7 Risk

For decades, plain-vanilla index investing was the easiest way to build wealth without losing sleep. The S&P 500 had delivered roughly 10% average annual returns over the long haul, so simply buying a ...

Here's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in March

Investors considering putting money to work now are making the right move.
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Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook for the S&P 500 May Surprise Investors

While the S&P 500 Index started 2025 on shaky ground, it ultimately delivered for investors. Through April 8, 2025, the index was down more than 16% on the year. However, the S&P 500 ended up flipping ...
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Buy 3 Vanguard Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 in the Next Year, According to Wall Street

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF provides heavy exposure to Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. The Vanguard Communications Service ETF provides heavy exposure to Alphabet and Meta Platforms. The ...
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1 No-Brainer Growth-Oriented S&P Index Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500

The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF is focused on the faster-growing components of the S&P 500 index. Its sports a low fee, which means you keep most of its gains. It's heavily weighted in ...