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Most people obsess over which index to buy. The real difference isn't the label—it's the rules inside. Here's the straight talk on the S&P 500, Dow, a...
The S&P 500 is sold as the one-fund solution. But its market-cap weighting and tech tilt may not fit your goals. Here's when to look beyond it.
I make the case that for most investors, a low-cost S&P 500 index fund beats active stock picking, citing performance, fees, and the math of compoundi...
Most investors think picking stocks is the path to riches. The data says otherwise. Index funds win because of costs, compounding, and the math of mar...
Stop worshiping the S&P 500. Market-cap weighting means a handful of giants drive the index, and that's exactly why you need broader diversification.
Most investors chase flashy indexes like the Nasdaq or Dow, but the S&P 500's market-cap weighting and broad coverage make it the true benchmark. Here...
The Dow's price-weighting distorts market reality. Here's why the S&P 500 offers a truer reflection of the U.S. economy and why you should benchmark a...
The Dow is a price-weighted relic that misleads investors. Here's why the S&P 500, with its market-cap weighting and broad coverage, is the benchmark ...