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

Index fund investing is one of the simplest, most reliable ways of building diversified portfolios for your clients. In this piece, we'll define what it is and how it compares to active funds. We'll ...

Index funds are a low-cost, easy way to build wealth. Here's everything you need to know to get started investing, plus a list of the best index funds to consider. Many, or all, of the products ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Vanguard and Fidelity offer popular index funds with competitive expense ...

Whether you're building a new ETF portfolio or enhancing an existing one, Vanguard index funds are worth a look. Experienced and novice investors love Vanguard index funds. In October 2024, ...

If you look for help building your portfolio, you'll probably read a lot about a "portfolio core," which just refers to the basic assets and strategies that investors are typically advised to hold.

The stock market roared back to life after a poor showing in the first quarter. American Funds Fundamental Investors Fund and American Funds Investment Company of America landed in the top 10% of ...

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 ...