Is Vanguard S&P 500 the Best S&P 500 ETF for You?
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index is a cornerstone of many investment portfolios, representing the performance of 500 leading publicly traded companies in the U.S. With its diverse coverage, the S&P 500 is a popular choice for investors seeking broad market exposure.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can give investors exposure to a broad basket of stocks, all in a single stock-like ticker.
Where the convenience of ETFs intersects with the wide-ranging market exposure of the S&P 500, you'll find a handful of index-tracking ETFs that leave the stock-picking to the index manager and mirror its holdings as passively and automatically as possible.
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