The S&P 500 is an index composed of 500 leading U.S. companies, and it powers some popular index funds. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to start investing. Many, or all, of the products featured on ...

Your portfolio might not be as diversified as you think. The US market has been dominated by a group of mega-cap tech stocks known as the Magnificent Seven. These giants have delivered strong returns, ...

If you've ever waited in line to check out at a supermarket or convenience store and felt the urge to buy a candy bar or pack of gum, you are not alone — they are there for that exact reason. An ...

Vanguard index funds kicked off the passive-investing revolution, in which investors try to meet rather than beat market moves for long-term gains. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page ...

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The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return of stocks of small-capitalization U.S. companies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in securities ...

Stocks: Real-time U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only; comprehensive quotes and volume reflect trading in all markets and are delayed at least 15 minutes. International stock ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Ask a beginner retail investor what they think best predicts whether a fund will outperform, and the answers tend to vary. Some point to the long-running dominance of U.S.-focused funds as evidence of ...

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If you’re a Costco member, the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo probably feels less like a menu item and more like a promise. Along with free samples, oversized carts, and bulk bargains, it’s one of the ...

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