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The Ultimate Guide to Investing in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF for Maximum Returns

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On top of that, the S&P 500 has shown its strength over time, generating an annualized average return of more than 10% since its debut as a 500-company index. Here's the ultimate guide to investing in this ETF for maximum returns. Investing regularly over time So, how should you invest in this ETF to maximize returns?

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The Stock Market Has Done This Just 10 Times in 30 Years, and It May Signal a Big Move in 2025

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Interestingly, the S&P 500 has only generated returns exceeding 20% in a calendar year 10 times in the last three decades, and the index almost always generated a positive return during the subsequent year. Since 1994, the S&P 500 has returned at least 20% in a calendar year just 10 times.

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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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Growth ETFs, for example, are designed to beat the market and earn above-average returns over time. Since its inception in December 2009, it's earned total returns of around 755%, as of this writing -- almost double the S&P 500's returns of 435% in that time. Annual Return (Market Average) Total Portfolio Value: 12% Avg.

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2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

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In addition to generating dividend income, they have historically produced strong total returns. average annual total return over the last 50 years compared to a 4.3% return for nonpayers, according to data from Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research. Dividend stocks can be terrific investments. It has delivered a more than 11.5%

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With Their Needle-Moving Acquisitions Now Closed, These 2 Top Oil Stocks Look Like Great Buys for 2025

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ConocoPhillips expects the deal to be immediately accretive to its earnings, free cash flow, and return of capital per share. That helps drive the company's view that it can return a lot more cash to shareholders in the future. That compelling return potential makes them look like great buys heading into 2025.

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1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF That Could Double Your Money in 2025 and Beyond

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Because the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF only contains the growth stocks within the index, this fund has the potential to earn above-average returns while still remaining a relatively safe and stable investment compared to other growth ETFs. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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Meet the Spectacular Vanguard ETF With 45.1% of Its Portfolio Invested in Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon

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The chip giant has delivered a return of 186% over the last 12 months, and with a valuation of $3.6 It's part of a collection of technology giants dubbed the "Magnificent Seven" which have generated an average return of 56% over the past year. The ETF has delivered an accelerated compound annual return of 15.9% trillion by 2030.