Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

For the average investor, Buffett believes this investment is tough to beat.

These ETFs will never beat the S&P 500 -- instead, they let you buy it.

You can check off multiple boxes with one investment by going this route.

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is the perfect fit for investors looking to build a portfolio around high-quality companies that pay growing dividends.

Investors in the S&P 500 might not be getting quite what they think they are.

Some market observers say it's an example of an index provider sticking to its principles, but SpaceX won't be gaining fast entry into the S&P 500.

Instead of trying to beat the market, this trillion-dollar ETF offers the same returns as the S&P 500 index.

ETFs that aren't bogged down by index rules will still be buying SpaceX shortly after its IPO.

This low-fee fund offers a glorious mix of growth and income.

SpaceX will be added to the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF far more quickly than it will to the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

It could be a great time to review your Social Security and retirement plans.

Earnings growth hasn't been this strong in years. But some valuation measures are near all-time highs. Which narrative should investors choose?

It's a true set-it-and-forget-it investment you can trust.

Unlike other major indexes, the rules for the S&P 500 will not change.

Or should you wait for a better entry point?

It will be difficult for passive investors to overlook this hassle-free opportunity.

Here's how Vanguard S&P 500 ETF got so big and why the valuation of the S&P 500 is still the more important issue.

Stock market indexes are bending over backwards to cater to Elon Musk.

The major index funds are near record highs, but one risk hiding in plain sight could change the math for new money.

The benchmark index looks historically expensive at 33 times earnings.

The Invesco QQQ Trust continues to outperform better-known S&P 500 ETFs.

VDC is a good defensive play, but it isn't built to beat the market in the long run.

This metric is nearing a new all-time high, which could potentially spell trouble for the market.

You should consider these strategies if you can't afford to wait out another market crash.

SpaceX could soon become a top-10 holding in the S&P 500, giving index fund investors significant exposure.