Investing

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 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

Below is the FXAIX return calculator, which you can use to calculate the potential investment return for the Fidelity 500 Index Fund. This underlying index has 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. You can input the amount you plan to invest in FXAIX and the duration of your investment to … Read more

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

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

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

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

Someone asks:

I have most of my index fund investments in VTSAX but recently read about VFAIX. They’re very similar and have similar performance histories, but VFIAX only tracks the top 500 US companies.
Lately, VFIAX seems quite up compa…

If you want to keep your portfolio simple, two funds are worth considering: the Fidelity Large Cap Growth Fund (FSPGX) and the Fidelity 500 Index Fund (FXAIX). FSPGX vs FXAIX: Fund Objective FSPGX is a mutual fund from Fidelity that tracks the total return of U.S large-cap stocks. About 80% of assets under management are … Read more