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A Vanguard Index Fund Built for Long-Term Wealth Could Be Your Smartest Buy

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a great core holding.

A Vanguard Index Fund Built for Long-Term Wealth Could Be Your Smartest Buy

Published July 23, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Among exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, Vanguard stands above the rest in my view. The firm had the second-highest assets under management (AUM) at the end of 2025, sitting at $2.64 trillion, trailing only BlackRock. Meanwhile, Vanguard has always been the low-cost leader, focusing on index-based funds.

While I'm a stock picker at heart, I think one of the best investments that most people can make is in an index-based ETF. And with their low expenses and strong liquidity, Vanguard index ETFs are some of the best around.

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