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Vanguard’s S&P 500 index approach is reshaping how investors access stocks

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MarketWatch discusses how Vanguard’s S&P 500 index fund model has influenced the way investors build portfolios as indexing becomes more common.

The piece raises the question of whether there could be a more efficient or better-aligned approach than simply adopting an S&P 500 index fund for broad stock exposure.

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MarketWatchVanguard’s S&P 500 index fund changed how we invest , but there may be a smarter way to get into the market
MarketWatchVanguard’s S&P 500 index fund changed how we invest , but there may be a smarter way to get into the market

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