Get a fast introduction to index funds and learn how these popular investing vehicles can help balance your portfolio.

There are three basic ways to invest in the S&P 500 index, and the cheapest and easiest one is likely to be the best choice.

Investing in the S&P 500 has historically been a good strategy for investors. A simple buy-and-hold approach to the index can ...

Fidelity is among the lowest-cost providers of mutual funds thanks in large part to their sheer scale, sure, but you can ...

Distinguishing Vanguard ETFs vs mutual funds is key for investors considering Vanguard is one of the largest low-cost fund ...

Index funds are mutual funds that seek only to mirror the performance of an underlying stock market index — not to outperform it. Millions of investors hold them in their portfolios because they ...

By Christine Benz of Morningstar Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and ...

In this article, we discuss 9 Best International Index Funds to Invest In. Undoubtedly, the US plays host to the largest equity market in the world as home to the largest stock exchanges. Likewise, it ...

Discover John Bogle's impact as Vanguard's founder and advocate of index investing, making investing accessible and affordable for average investors.

Just five US funds invest specifically for racial and ethnic diversity. As Black History Month begins, we looked at these funds for investors seeking to add a diversity focus to their portfolios. Some ...