1 no-brainer S&P 500 index fund to buy right now for less than $1,000

It's hard to beat Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF.
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How to buy an S&P 500 index fund: Key things to know

S&P 500 index funds are incredibly popular with investors, and for good reason.

The S&P 500 Just Did Something We've Never Seen Before. Here's What Happens in 2026 and Beyond.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has been on a historical run over the past three years. The index produced a total return of 86 ...

Investing in an S&P 500 ETF in 2026? There's a Major Hidden Risk Investors Need to Know.

This investment may not be as safe as you think.
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Here's How Big a $50-Per-Week Investment in the S&P 500 Could Grow Over the Long Haul

Investing in a fund such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF can be a relatively safe way to invest in the stock market. Tracking the top stocks via the S&P 500 has been a reliable way for investors to generate ...

Billionaires Buy an Index Fund That Is Crushing AI Stocks Nvidia and Palantir in 2026

The SPDR Gold Shares ETF has crushed Bitcoin, Nvidia, and the entire S&P 500 this year.
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The case for active management when so few outperform the S&P 500

Cost is one reason why so many highly educated and well-paid investment experts are having such a difficult time beating the the benchmark index.
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Love your stock-index fund? It might be time to spice up your investment strategy.

Index funds can be concentrated in a small number of stocks because of how they are weighted. There are simple ways to lower that risk. Index funds are wonderful tools for investors because they offer ...