5 Index Funds Beating the Market in December
Many investors love index funds because they provide simple, low-cost diversified exposure to the stock market. However, picking one has become less simple as the number of indexes has grown, with more niche offerings differentiated by factors such as sector, company size, and geography.
The S&P 500, which is the most popular benchmark for the total market, had a wild year. Following its major correction in February and March, a six-month bull market pushed the index back to all-time highs, but its performance has been volatile since September. As of Christmas, the S&P had climbed 1.22% in December.
If you're looking for ETFs that offer you opportunities to outperform the S&P 500, consider these five popular index funds, which are beating it in December.
Source Fool.com
