The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500) is an index of 500 of the largest U.S. companies, listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ, selected by the Standard & Poor's Index Committee based on market capitalization. The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized barometer of the U.S. equity market. S&P 500 … Continue reading The 4 Best S&P 500 Index Funds
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How to Buy a Mutual Fund
Picking the right mutual funds is a lot like selecting the right kinds of stocks to purchase. Among the similar strategic rules of thumb: watch the fees, diversify your holdings to mitigate your risk and don’t chase performance — think long-term. Let’s start with diversification. If your company has a 401(k) plan, you probably have … Continue reading How to Buy a Mutual Fund
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