The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF ( VOOG -0.35%) offers you exposure to more than 200 large-cap growth stocks, making this an investment that's likely to boost your portfolio during times of market growth. And since it favors well-established companies with solid track records, you can count on performance to hold up even during difficult times.

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As market-capitalization-weighted index ETFs, both VOO and VTI naturally feature a high allocation to large-cap stocks. If you want to focus more on mid- and small-cap stocks, a dedicated non-core ETF like VXF might be ideal. This ETF tracks the S&P Completion Index for a 0.06% expense ratio.

If you're new to investing and don't have a lot of money to get started, don't fret. The best place for new investors to begin is often with exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which will give investors instant diversification through a portfolio of stock holdings.

An investigation by the S.E.C. and several states found that the company had failed to notify investors of changes in the terms of some funds, leading to higher capital gains taxes.

There are some great opportunities in dividend stocks in 2025. While there are several excellent dividend ETFs, the Vanguard Real Estate ETF is my top pick to buy right now. The ETF has a yield of nearly 4% and could be a big winner if interest rates keep falling.

Investment management firm Vanguard offers a variety of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that allow investors to target a specific theme or sector at a low cost. With just 0.04% expense ratios, meaning $0.