Pinpointing exactly when a market crash could materialize is difficult, but finding portfolio protection is easy thanks to these Vanguard ETFs.

As the calendar turns to 2026, the investment landscape has a different feel than it did just a few years ago. Among the different reasons is a heightened level of volatility that has helped define ...

Investing in both gives investors broad global exposure.

The new year is here, which for many people means it's time to give your 401(k) a few minutes of attention. It might be that you've started a new job, and with your new benefits is a shiny new 401(k) ...

Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught ...

Vanguard's low-cost mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have democratized wealth creation, making it simple for everyday investors to build diversified portfolios while retaining a bigger ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Vanguard and Fidelity offer popular index funds with competitive expense ...

Since hitting a peak in January, the S&P 500 index has traded down, and is currently 14% off that record (as of April 22). President Donald Trump's economic policies, particularly around trade and ...

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) checks John Bogle’s boxes for wide diversification and low cost. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) adds a very large number of international stocks to ...

I've been gradually shifting money into index funds for the past few years. As of June 2025, I have shares of five different Vanguard ETFs, and I'm planning to buy one more very soon. In this video, I ...