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This ETF Has Nearly Doubled the S&P 500 Since 2009. Here's How It Could Turn $200 per Month Into $1.3 Million.

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Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is one of the simplest and most straightforward ways to buy into the stock market. By owning just one share of an ETF, you can gain exposure to dozens or hundreds of stocks at once. Since its launch in 2009, the Schwab U.S. million after 30 years.

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Will the Stock Market Soar If the Fed Cuts Rates in September? Here's What History Shows.

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But will the stock market soar if the Fed cuts rates in September? How did the stock market respond? Then came the stock market crash of October 2008. The S&P 500 initially plunged, but bounced back beginning in March 2009. economy and the stock market roared back. Not too well.

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This Troubling Indicator Hasn't Been This High Since 2009, and That Could Spell Trouble for Investors

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If there's one thing that may slow down the stock market this year, it's a recession. While low interest rates may be good for growth stocks, a lack of economic growth isn't good for any business. The last time there were that many defaults at this stage of the year was in 2009, when there were 36.

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When Is the Best Time to Invest in the Stock Market? The Answer May Surprise You

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The stock market has been surging lately, with the S&P 500 up by roughly 11% since late October alone. In other words, if you had invested in an S&P 500 index fund or exchange-traded fund ( ETF) at any point in history and simply held it for 20 years, you'd have made money regardless of how the market performed during that time.

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Is This Outstanding Index ETF a Millionaire-Maker?

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Indeed, by allocating large portions of a portfolio to funds that track major indexes, investors can feel secure knowing that their portfolio will largely capture the stock market's growth. Let's have a closer look at one excellent index-linked exchange-traded fund (ETF) and see if it could be a millionaire-maker.

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Is the Stock Market Really Safe Right Now? Here's What History Says.

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The stock market has been on a wild ride over the past few months, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) soaring by more than 14% since late October and roughly 23% over the past year. And just how safe is the market at the moment? Is now a good time to invest in the stock market? So what's the best strategy?

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This 1 Simple ETF Could Turn $1,000 a Month Into $1 Million

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So instead of putting your cash in a standard savings account, you should invest in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) , a simple exchange-traded fund ( ETF ) that tracks the S&P 500. The S&P 500 is a stock market index that includes about 500 of the largest publicly traded U.S.