The closed funds include: the $84 million E-Trade International Index Fund (ETINX), the $68 million E-Trade Russell 2000 Index Fund (ETRUX), the $230 million E-Trade S&P 500 Index Fund (ETSPX) and ...

S&P 500 index funds are a fantastic option for many people. Each fund tracks the S&P 500 index itself, meaning it includes stocks from 500 of the largest and strongest companies in the U.S.

TOPT, an iShares ETF launched last year, is a good way to invest in the 20 largest S&P 500 stocks. Read why it is a nice ...

E-Trade Financial is closing its line of four index-linked mutual funds, which has more than $400 million in assets under management.

When you invest in an S&P 500 index fund, you have no choice but to own all of the stocks within the index. If there are certain companies you'd rather avoid, you're out of luck.

So, it is no coincidence that the largest S&P 500 Index funds typically have the best performance. Here we highlight the best S&P 500 Index funds and how they differentiate themselves from the pack.

The Vanguard ETF invests in the companies in the S&P 500 at the same weighting as the index, and by doing this, the fund's performance will mimic that of the index.

Since the S&P 500 launched as a 500-company index back in the 1950s, it's delivered a 10% average annual return, making it a fantastic investment for long-term investors.

The S&P 500 just reached a new record high -- that’s after the index waded through rough waters a few months ago. This Vanguard ETF offers you an easy way to bet on the benchmark’s performance ...