VUG and VONG are popular growth index funds from Vanguard. They have a lot in common but differ in some aspects. If you’re looking at these two funds and trying to figure out which one is right for you, here’s what you need to know. Funds Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth … Read more
IVV and VOO are two popular S&P 500 ETFs, but which one is better? In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between these funds to help you decide which one to buy. Funds iShares Core S&P 500 ETF Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 3-year total return +12.36% +12.35% 3-year standard deviation 19.41% 19.42% Morningstar … Read more
If you’re looking for a bond mutual fund, the best options are probably Fidelity Total Bond Fund (FTBFX) and Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund (FXNAX). Both funds use treasuries as their primary asset class. But there are also some important differences between FTBFX and FXNAX, which we’ll look at below. FTBFX: Fidelity Total Bond Fund … Read more
The investment industry has debated for years whether it’s better to invest in a total market index fund from Vanguard or Charles Schwab. The debate generally pits SCHB and VTI against each other. Funds Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF 3-year total return +11.74% +11.75% Morningstar rating 4/5 4/5 … Read more
VOO is an ETF from Vanguard that tracks the S&P 500, a large-cap index of 500 stocks from leading companies in various industries and sectors. What Is the Fidelity Equivalent of VOO? The Fidelity equivalent of VOO is the Fidelity 500 Index Fund (FXAIX). FXAIX is passively managed—meaning it simply buys whatever stocks are included … Read more