With $1.7 trillion in total ******* ets, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is an extremely popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) within the investment community. It provides instant access to the S&P 500 index. And the expense ratio of 0.03% is very compelling.
Even Warren Buffett recommends this fund as a leading investment choice for most people who want exposure to the stock market. Are you looking to buy this ETF? History says it's crucial to know these three things before investing any money.
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The first thing investors need to know about the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is that it is extremely concentrated these days. This fund tracks the S&P 500, but this benchmark is heavily skewed toward the world's most valuable businesses. The top 10 stocks in the portfolio make up 38% of the entire ETF. That means the other 490 or so companies fill out the remaining 62%.
Throughout history, there has never been a time when the S&P index was this concentrated. During the dot-com era, the top 10 stocks then represented 27% of the benchmark.
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Even Warren Buffett recommends this fund as a leading investment choice for most people who want exposure to the stock market. Are you looking to buy this ETF? History says it's crucial to know these three things before investing any money.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The first thing investors need to know about the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is that it is extremely concentrated these days. This fund tracks the S&P 500, but this benchmark is heavily skewed toward the world's most valuable businesses. The top 10 stocks in the portfolio make up 38% of the entire ETF. That means the other 490 or so companies fill out the remaining 62%.
Throughout history, there has never been a time when the S&P index was this concentrated. During the dot-com era, the top 10 stocks then represented 27% of the benchmark.
#index
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