In the ever-evolving world of investment, index funds have emerged as a cornerstone for both new and seasoned investors. But ...

Just about any month is a good time to invest in an S&P 500 index fund. Doing so is like betting on the future success of the American economy. Many index funds sport ultra-low fees, too; below are ...

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

When it comes to investing your retirement or college funds for the long term, few principles are now as widely accepted as the merits of low-cost index funds. Most big investment firms have now ...

Q: After a succession of botched attempts at picking individual stocks, I am ready to try exchange-traded funds, which you and other commentators recommend so strongly. Can you suggest a reference ...

I'm investing my $1,000 work bonus into index funds because of their long-term track record of building wealth. The market is still down compared to recent highs, making now a smart time to invest ...

Index funds simplify investing by bundling hundreds or even thousands of stocks into a single investment vehicle, effectively creating diversified portfolios. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF returned 299% ...

Index funds have long been hailed as the gold standard for long-term investing—offering low fees, market-wide exposure, and steady returns. Developed by Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, index funds don’t ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...