The short answer to "what is an index fund" is that it provides low-cost, broad-based exposure to the stock market. But is it ...

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) offers sector-specific exposure at a low fee, but has lacks full tech exposure.

So you’ve got $1,000 on hand, now what? In today’s market, $1,000 can be the start of something big. Whether it’s an unexpected windfall or hard-earned savings, putting this money to work wisely can ...