VFIAX and SWPPX are some of the best S&P 500 index funds on the market in terms of costs and minimums. S&P 500 index funds track the S&P 500 — a market index made up of about 500 U.S. companies.

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The oldest exchange-traded fund listed in the U.S. has just been surpassed in assets under management by a Vanguard ETF that ...

But if you can make only one investment right now, the smartest move may be to pick up a few shares of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, ...

Foreign markets have trailed the S&P 500 for years, but they're holding up better this year, and it may be their time to shine. These two Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are crushing the S&P 500 ...

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index is made up of 500 of the highest-quality companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Last ...

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The Vanguard fund is popular for a reason: Its long record of closely tracking the S&P 500, combined with its low expense ratio, makes it a top S&P 500 index fund. Investors have been well ...

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY) will always have a special place in the history of Wall Street. What does SPDR S&P 500 ...

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, give investors exposure to numerous stocks, making it easier to diversify portfolios. That certainly came in handy as markets turned rougher this past week.