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
If you’re looking to buy an index fund that tracks the entire stock market, there are two main options: VTI and FZROX. Both funds do a fantastic job of following broader markets. In this article, we’ll explain why FZROX is the alternative to Vanguard’s VTI. VTI: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI, short for Vanguard … Read more
VXUS is an international stock market ETF that provides broad exposure to overseas markets and eliminates currency risk. A similar option from Fidelity called FZILX offers all the same benefits but with no annual expense ratio—a savings of 0.07% annually per $10,000 invested compared to VXUS. Let’s look at how these two products differ, so … Read more
Choosing between SPAXX and FZFXX shouldn’t be difficult. These two are the most popular core positions on Fidelity. New investors frequently wonder which is preferable. There is an easy solution. Simply choose one and go with it. However, if you want to hear my reasoning, keep on reading. In this article, I will compare the … Read more
When it comes to ETFs tracking large-cap stocks, the two most popular options are the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Fidelity 500 Index Fund (FXAIX). Both funds offer low expense ratios and have performed similarly over the long term. However, there are some key differences between the two that investors should be aware … Read more
If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered how to invest in the semiconductor industry. You might also be wondering how two ETFs that are so similar differ from each other and if they can both be used effectively. Below, we will compare SMH and SOXX to see which is better for your portfolio. Funds VanEck … Read more
VTI and SWTSX are both total stock market index funds. VTI is an ETF while SWTSX is a mutual fund. Find out which of these funds has performed better in the past and what their key differences are. Funds Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Schwab Total Stock Market Index Fund 3-year total return … Read more
FXAIX and VFIAX are two of the most popular funds that track the S&P 500 Index. But which one is better? Let’s look at how each fund stacks up against the other and their fees and performance. FXAIX: Fidelity® 500 Index Fund The Fidelity® 500 Index Fund is a passively-managed index fund that invests in … Read more
In this post, we’re going to compare the difference between Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund (FZROX) and Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (VTI). A few critical factors will be used such as expense ratio, dividend distribution, core holdings, and more. FZROX vs. VTI: Expense Ratio FZROX is a mutual fund from Fidelity … Read more
The Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund (FNILX) and the Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund (FZROX) offer investors a simple way to get exposure to the U.S. stock market while charging no fee. So which one should you choose? We’ll dive into these two funds’ investment profiles and compare their returns over time to … Read more
