Vincent Chan explains the basics of index funds and the S&P 500 for beginners. Learn how pooled money is used to invest in a list of companies.

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When index funds first launched in the 1970s, they faced a chilly reception. Critics derided them as “unAmerican” and “settling for average.” When Vanguard launched the first index fund available to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ask a beginner retail investor what they think best predicts whether a fund will outperform, and the answers tend to vary. Some point to the long-running dominance of U.S.-focused funds as evidence of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Index funds are increasing in popularity due to their simplicity, low fees and consistent performance. However, ...

Want an index fund that omits slower-growing companies? Here's one.