10 Best Low-Cost Index Funds to Buy in 2026

"Index funds can help investors achieve long-term success through their low costs, broad diversification, low turnover and ...

Diversifying Your Portfolio with Index Funds

Explore how index funds offer effective diversification with low expenses. Learn how to include them in your portfolio for a ...

Consumer Price Index: Inflation At 2.7% In December, As Expected

Inflation cooled for a second straight month in December as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index came in at 2.68% ...
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Morningstar’s new generative AI index could unlock opportunities in OpenAI and Anthropic for everyday ETF investors

Behind every great passively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an index. Sometimes, those indexes were contrived to sell ...
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Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares VRTIX

A flawed small-cap index fund. Our research team assigns Bronze ratings to strategies they’re confident will outperform a relevant index, or most peers, over a market cycle on a risk-adjusted ...
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Consumer Price Index reports continued hikes in 2025

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 2.7 percent in the year 2025, according to an annual report from the ...
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Index Funds Vs. Mutual Funds: Understanding The Key Differences

Understanding the differences between mutual funds and index funds is fundamental for any investor navigating the diverse landscape of investment options. While both vehicles play critical roles in ...
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Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares VRGWX

The parent index encompasses the largest 1,000 US stocks that meet its liquidity criteria, which represent roughly 93% of the US stock market. Russell divides stocks into value and growth segments ...

Understanding the Ulcer Index: A Guide to Measuring Downside Risk

Learn how the Ulcer Index measures downside risk through depth and duration of declines. Discover its calculation and ...