This article presents a ranked list of index funds that investors might consider for their retirement goals. The list is created to help guide readers who want stable, long-term investment options.

Interest rates are likely to continue to come down next year. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) could benefit from lower rates and may be ideal places to invest today. The Vanguard Real Estate ...

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF provides exposure to a diverse portfolio of REITs. Real estate has dramatically underperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade. Lower interest rates could help create an ...

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF faces risks from high valuations, interest rate sensitivity, and economic weakness, despite its long-term popularity and low fees. VNQ, IYR, and XLRE have ...

Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that can benefit from interest rate cuts can be a great move to make right now, as more cuts look to be on the horizon. According to projections from ...