If you invest in the S&P 500 index, you should stick with the cheapest option, unless you adjust your approach slightly.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 23, 2024 in New York City. Javier Milei, President of Argentina, rang ...

The S&P 500 finished the day lower by 53 bps, which was better than the intraday low when it was down by more than 1%. More importantly, the index closed below the wedge trendline. Perhaps this means ...

The S&P 500 (SPX) is set to finish 2025 with a healthy double-digit gain, in line with the robust performance delivered in 2024 and 2023. While predicting stock market movements is always challenging, ...

Wide swathes of the investing public have their retirement funds tied to the fate of the S&P 500. The fact that we are likely in an AI bubble means that millions of folks stand to lose massive amounts ...

Just 4% of S&P 500 components are driving over half the index’s performance. Many of the largest S&P 500 components are expensive but are generating rapid, high-margin earnings growth. Hyperscalers ...

Let's be clear. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 1.06%) is an excellent long-term investment vehicle, and so are other low-cost S&P 500 ETFs. Even if you buy at an all-time high, history shows that the S ...

My 2026 S&P 500 outlook is bullish, with a 9% return target driven by trend-following and continued tech sector leadership. I expect lower interest rates, Fed liquidity actions, and an improving ...