The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Is the Most Popular ETF in the World. Here's One I Like Even Better.
Key takeaways
- And more and more people are realizing that, instead of trying to, it makes sense to invest in it instead.
- Today, many indexes serve as proxies for the market s performance.
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
And more and more people are realizing that, instead of trying to, it makes sense to invest in it instead.
Today, many indexes serve as proxies for the market s performance. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the benchmark index, comprising a cross-section of U.S. public companies that have each reached a market cap of at least $22.7 billion. It has a bias toward growth companies, and the requirements to join the index include consistent profitability. Struggling companies tend to get replaced if they can t recover from a setback. The relatively stringent selection criteria mean the index tends toward growth over time.
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 »