So-called lazy portfolios can help you maintain a diversified investment mix with just a handful of funds. Here's a look at a few popular ones. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

This Fidelity Index Fund portfolio of just three funds is the easiest investing strategy ever! Everything in just three simple Fidelity Funds. Don’t miss! How to Pick an ETF and the three EVERY ...

The three main differences between index funds and mutual funds are management style, investment objective and cost. Index funds tend to be the clear winner over the long term. Many, or all, of the ...

Indexes have changed a lot over the past century. What was once state-of-the-art is now antiquated. The first indexes used information that was available, not what was best for building a portfolio.

A basic three-fund portfolio includes a US equity index fund, an international-equity index fund, and a total bond market index fund. It can be an exchange-traded fund portfolio or a traditional index ...

My selection process prioritized funds with low expense ratios, strong tracking accuracy to their underlying indices, and substantial assets under management (AUM) for liquidity. I evaluated each fund ...

In a world with so many complicated investment choices, passive investing is a breath of fresh air. It's easy, inexpensive, and surprisingly good in the long term. One of the simplest ways to begin ...

This S&P index fund is a great way to get both growth and income into your portfolio. Many investors don't realize it, but more than 80% of the stocks in the S&P 500 pay dividends. As of this writing, ...