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Anyone have any idea what one of the better index funds is to invest in? Doing some research and trying to follow the general Buffett Rule as it were and I can’t seem to determine what is legitimately going to track the S&P 500 and what claims to but actually doesn’t

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The simplest is following the Bogle three fund method VTSAX / VTIAX and VBTLX from vanguard that have a low fee split to your liking. I weight towards us stocks and very little in bonds. If you just did this over the last few years you portfolio would be up now , might have been down last October but over all doing ok. I auto invest in these and then go into single stocks I think are under valued. The books by Peter Lynch were easy and fun reads about investing although you can also get the main points watching a few of his videos on cspan for good information on trading that’s relevant today.

Don't discount bonds, foreign stock, and commodities. Diversified portfolio including bonds is closest thing known to a free lunch.

Either VOO or IVV (ETFs that track the S&P 500 Index) would make a great choice to buy and hold. Both are managed by reputable companies, have $300B+ in assets under management, and have low expense ratios of 0.03%.

I invest in VTSAX and VOO (the latter tracks S&P500).

I prefer Vanguard because it's a private company that is not beholden to shareholders. (disclaimer: I don't own any equity or work for Vanguard).

If you invest in Vanguard funds, you are a Vanguard shareholder.

Make sure you keep some cash/liquidity around just in case the shit hits the fan

FWIW it’s only money I’m willing to part with anyway.

Some people buy video games, some people fancy car hobbies, I like buying stocks.

Short term bonds are your friend.

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