Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF

State Street strategists forecast that S&P Mid-Cap 400 and S&P Small-Cap 600 will outperform the S&P 500 over the next five years, with projected returns of 41% and 42% respectively versus 39% for the S&P 500. However, the article's author expresses skepticism about this thesis, arguing that small-cap and mid-cap index funds have a structural fla...

The article recommends three Vanguard ETFs to buy and hold forever: the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, the Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF, and the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF. These ETFs provide exposure to large, mid, and small-cap U.S. stocks, respectively, with low expense ratios.

The article discusses the benefits of investing in index funds, particularly the S&P 500 and S&P MidCap 400, as a way to build long-term wealth. It highlights the consistent returns of the S&P 500 over decades and the growth potential of mid-cap stocks. The article also suggests strategies like dollar-cost averaging to mitigate market volatility.

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