After gaining more than 20% in 2023 and again in 2024, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: \^GSPC) is up 12.3% year to date at the time of ...

The S&P 500 is still a smart all-around option, but there's good reason to start thinking about other index funds.

With a variety of low-cost funds to choose from, there's likely a Vanguard ETF that fits your investment goals.

If you want to track the returns of the S&P 500, there aren't many better options. But Vanguard's experts have a word of warning for people thinking about putting all of their investable cash to work ...

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Real estate investments have underperformed in recent years, but that could change soon. If interest rates fall, right now could be a smart time to buy real estate ETFs. With the right strategy, this ...

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF holds over 580 stocks, most of which have above-average dividend yields. The fund currently has a 2.6% dividend yield. That's more than double the S&P 500's ...

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a great core holding that most investors should consider owning. The Vanguard Growth ETF can help bolster returns through investments in large-cap growth stocks. The key ...

Investors can diversify using these ETFs to access large-cap, small-cap, mid-cap and international stocks at a low cost.

International stocks are having a good year versus their US counterparts. Check out the comparison between one of the most ...

This ETF is terrific if you're bullish on the American economy. It encompasses more than 3,000 stocks. Its dividend yield isn't huge, though. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF pays dividends, too, ...

When the market is near all-time highs, it is easy to think the smart move is to sit tight and wait for a pullback. The problem is that waiting rarely pays off. Markets tend to surprise to the upside, ...