The top 10 holdings together made up about 37% of the whole fund -- because the S&P 500 index is market-cap weighted. That means larger companies will move the needle more than smaller companies.

Vanguard is one of the largest asset managers in the world, offering investors and advisors a lineup of 366 mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. But the firm's value extends beyond ...

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S&P 500 index funds closely mirror the index performance of their benchmark index, the S&P 500. The Fidelity 500 Index Fund offers the lowest fee at 0.015%, maximizing long-term investment returns.

Vanguard has added of three new funds to its Investor Choice program in 2026, including its Vanguard 500 Index Fund.

This mutual fund encompasses 500 of America's biggest companies. Investing in it plugs you into most of the U.S. economy. Another way to invest in it is via an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Image source ...