Whether you’re new to the stock market or simply want a low-maintenance investment that can help you build wealth with next-to-no effort, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a fantastic option. Each ETF contains dozens or hundreds of stocks bundled together into a single investment, which can help you create an instantly diversified portfolio while barely […]
When it comes to stock investing, I always tell people not to make it more complicated than it has to be. It can be exciting to invest in The Next Big Thing and hit it big on returns, but sometimes overthinking it can do more harm than good. Often, all you need to invest and […]
The stock market can help you build wealth that lasts a lifetime, but choosing the right investments is critical to maximize your earnings while limiting risk. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a smart option for those who want a low-maintenance investment that requires next to no upkeep. An ETF is a basket of securities bundled […]
Because it provides investors with a high-level overview of how some of the largest U.S. stocks are doing, the S&P 500 gets a lot of attention. It’s certainly one of the most widely followed market indices. But for investors who want exposure in their portfolios to specific factors, there are different options to consider. The […]
The S&P 500Â advanced 27% over the past year due to stronger-than-expected economic growth in the U.S. and hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon pivot to interest rate cuts. Enthusiasm about artificial intelligence has also pushed the U.S. stock market higher. However, some analysts are forecasting an S&P 500 correction in 2024, meaning they expect […]
What’s the most straightforward way to make $1 million? My answer is to consistently invest in a diverse group of stocks over the long term. This approach is kind of like the tortoise in Aesop’s fable about the tortoise and the hare. It might not be exciting, but it can help you win the race. […]
Investing can be hard. There are thousands of investment products — and not all of them are very good. However, one asset class worth considering is exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For many investors, ETFs are a smart choice thanks to their diverse stock holdings, solid performance, and low fees. Here, I’ll break down a hypothetical $50,000 […]
Investing can be as detailed or simple as you want it to be. In other words, you don’t have to pick individual stocks to make money in the stock market. Instead, investors can buy and hold exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, buckets of stocks that trade under one ticker symbol. Vanguard is a common name you’ll […]
The S&P 500 gets most of the attention from the investment community, as it’s the most widely followed market index. This gives investors a high-level view of how major U.S. stocks are performing. But there are other options out there that can provide more nuanced exposure and the potential for better returns. The Vanguard Growth […]
A key skill that parents should impart to their children is financial literacy. This includes teaching them how to invest wisely in various assets, such as stocks, bonds, and fixed-income securities. So instead of making investment decisions for my kids on my own, I’ve been involving them in the process of choosing suitable options as […]
Vanguard invented the modern index fund, and not surprisingly, its most popular products are things like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF, and others that track well-known indexes. However, you may be surprised to learn that Vanguard offers more than 80 different index exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and a couple that you might […]
Until recently, there was a solid case to be made that investors should avoid fixed-income investments — especially investors who still had decades left before retirement. After all, with long-term Treasuries paying less than 2% for most of 2020 and 2021, and the stock market performing well, it could be hard to justify accepting such […]