3 Signs Investing in the S&P 500 Isn't Right for You

One of the most common pieces of advice for beginning investors is to build a diverse portfolio by investing in an S&P 500 index fund. It's a great tip for most investors because these funds are affordable and provide instant diversification and exposure to some of the strongest companies in the U.S.

But like anything, there are some people for whom this advice won't work. If any of the following scenarios apply to you, that's a sign you should probably stay away from investing in stocks of S&P 500 companies.

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