Dave Ramsey Fidelity Mutual Funds Strategy (Backtested)

Before building a portfolio based on Dave Ramsey’s investing strategy, you must decide which mutual funds to include. Assuming you have an account with Fidelity Investments, we have that list handy. Dave recommends spreading your investments evenly among the four categories listed below: Fidelity has a large selection of mutual funds that meet Dave Ramsey’s … Read more

FXAIX vs. FSKAX: Which Is a Better Buy? (2023)

Not all index funds are created equal. Some of them have different goals, structure, or fees. For example, the Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (FSKAX) has some advantages over its peer: the Fidelity 500 Index Fund (FXAIX). In this article, we’ll take a look at how they compare and which one might be better for … Read more

FXAIX vs. SPY: Which One Should You Invest In? (2023)

FXAIX and SPY are index funds with a long-term investment horizon. The two funds are similar in many ways. Both funds track the same index—the S&P 500—but they also have some differences. This article will cover the differences and similarities between FXAIX and SPY to help you pick the best investment. Key Takeaways FXAIX: Fidelity … Read more

FBGRX vs. FXAIX: How Do They Compare (2023)

Someone asks: Would it probably be a safer play to go FXAIX (Fidelity 500 Index Fund) as opposed to FBGRX (Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund) since FXAIX covers multiple sectors? Tech seems kinda murky going forward. Also, I am wondering if anyone knows if you get paid any dividends through index funds? FBGRX and FXAIX … Read more

FSKAX vs. VTSAX: How Do They Compare (2023)

Someone asks: I’m looking at VTSAX on Fidelity, and it says there is a $75 transaction fee. Does this fee apply per transaction or just for the initial purchase of the fund? I’m trying to compare VTSAX and FSKAX to decide which one to invest in. FSKAX and VTSAX are mutual funds that invest in … Read more

FTEC vs. VGT: Which Technology ETF Is Better in 2023?

Someone asks: I am interested in adding some technology exposure to my portfolio. Which ETF would be a better choice: FTEC (Fidelity Information Technology Index ETF) or VGT (Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares)? If you’re looking for a fund that offers the same exposure to technology stocks as VGT, then it’s worth considering Fidelity … Read more

FZROX vs. VTSAX: Which Fund Is Better in 2023?

Undecided between FZROX and VTSAX? That’s okay because these two funds have similar investment objectives and characteristics. In this blog post, I will discuss the details and differences between FZROX and VTSAX to help you pick the best index fund for your portfolio. FZROX vs VTSAX: Fund Objective FZROX, also known as the Fidelity ZERO … Read more