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What Are Index Funds? A Beginner's 101 Guide to Building Wealth

In the ever-evolving world of investment, index funds have emerged as a cornerstone for both new and seasoned investors. But ...

Why Index Funds and ETFs Are Good for Retirees

By Christine Benz of Morningstar Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and ...

Is the Vanguard 500 Index Fund ETF (VOO) a Buy Now?

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF keeps hitting new highs despite market jitters. Should you buy at these levels or wait for a ...

Investing in the S&P 500 Is Still a Good Idea, but Here Are 2 Safer Ways to Do It

Investing in the S&P 500 has historically been a good strategy for investors. A simple buy-and-hold approach to the index can ...
Morningstar

Who Is the 3-Fund Portfolio Right For?

A basic three-fund portfolio includes a US equity index fund, an international-equity index fund, and a total bond market index fund. It can be an exchange-traded fund portfolio or a traditional index ...
Investopedia

S&P 500 vs. Total Market Index Funds: Which Is Better for Long-Term Growth?

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
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Did You Need VTI Instead of VOO? What History Says About the Differences

I’ve long been a proponent of diversification, and investing for the long-term in a structured and coherent fashion. Up until ...
Kiplinger

Mutual Funds Are About to Get the ETF Treatment. Here's What It Means for Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of allowing major changes to the way exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and traditional mutual funds are structured. Specifically, an SEC ruling ...