Learn how index funds invest in market indexes like the S&P 500 for broad diversification and market performance replication.

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

Learn about Vanguard index funds and if they're right for you. Understand index funds, Vanguard, and how to approach ...

The U.S. stock market has become so concentrated that even broad index funds are no longer well diversified, our columnist ...

It doesn't matter how skilled you are. It doesn't matter how many or few years of experience you have under your belt. Virtually anyone can benefit from adding Vanguard index funds to their portfolio.

The stock market continued to rise in the third quarter, with index funds outperforming and a more mixed bag for active funds. The JPMorgan Large Cap Growth Fund ranked highest among the largest ...

Experts predict the S&P 500 will continue to grow in 2026. But after three years of robust gains, diversification is crucial. Investors should balance core U.S. holdings with international equities, ...

The ability to outperform during volatile periods is an oft-touted benefit of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs. However, just 33% beat their average index fund counterpart from July 2024 through ...

Based on the conventional wisdom in the financial-planning industry and in financial media, you'd think the new world of low-cost exchange-traded funds and index funds is a straightforward win-win for ...

Core stock holdings for a 401(k) should be broad-based in scope and low-cost. Usually, their goal is to capture market-level returns without excessive risk or fees. Fidelity is the largest 401(k) ...

As investors tire of crowded portfolios and average returns, concentrated equity funds are drawing attention for their clarity, conviction, and willingness to take sharper bets.