4 Vanguard ETFs Worth Loading Up On for the Long Haul
If you look beyond just the S&P 500, there are intriguing opportunities in small caps, value, and international stocks.
Overview
It's easy to nitpick problems with the stock market, but there's little question that equities remain one of the best long-term wealth creation tools available to everyday investors.
There are some warning signs to consider. The Shiller CAPE ratio, which measures the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) against 10-year inflation-adjusted earnings, suggests that stocks are historically expensive. Tech currently accounts for 38% of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). Nearly 40% of the index is just in the top 10 holdings, making it a very concentrated and top-heavy index.
Details
But as is usually the case in the ETF marketplace, there's always an alternative. If you're interested in long-term equities for your portfolio but you want to pivot away from the S&P 500 a bit, here are four ETFs to consider.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.