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The Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 Right Now

Yahoo Finance · Jun 29, 2026, 10:35 AM

Key takeaways

  • This is the ultimate benchmark, comprising around 500 large, profitable U.S. businesses.
  • In the past decade, the S&P 500 index has generated a phenomenal total return of 327% (as of June 26), which is significantly higher than its long-term annualized average of 10%.
  • In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.

This is the ultimate benchmark, comprising around 500 large, profitable U.S. businesses. It's a good way for investors to gauge the state of the American economy.

In the past decade, the S&P 500 index has generated a phenomenal total return of 327% (as of June 26), which is significantly higher than its long-term annualized average of 10%. Investors observing this trend certainly want to build some exposure.

Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »

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