Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

RSP

Market cap $78.2B

RSP charges a higher expense ratio but offers a notably higher dividend yield than VOOG. VOOG has delivered stronger total returns over the past year and five years, but with a deeper drawdown.

Warren Buffett has long recommended that investors simply buy the S&P 500 index. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is one of the lowest-cost choices for tracking the S&P 500 index.

The S&P 500 finished the first full trading week of 2026 at a new record high. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past week: The table below summarizes the number of record highs reached each year dating back to 2013.

Now that 2025 has come to an end, let's take a look at the top 10 most-read charts of the year. From market updates and valuations to consumer attitudes and gas prices, these charts have provided crucial insights into the economic landscape that shaped the last twelve months.

The S&P 500 index is the de facto stock market gauge used by Wall Street. If you want to invest in the index, it's best to opt for the most cost-effective option.

The S&P 500 ended 2025 with four consecutive daily losses but still finished the year strong with an annual gain of 16.4%. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past week: The table below summarizes the number of record highs reached each year dating back to 2013.

S&P 500 momentum and retail inflows set the stage for a potential 2026 rally, with ETFs offering ways to ride the bullish trend.

The S&P 500 has become historically top-heavy. That puts investors who are overweight tech in their portfolios at higher risk of a sharp pullback.

The S&P 500 had a rough start to the week but finished on solid footing, ultimately finishing up 0.1% from last Friday. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past week: The table below summarizes the number of record highs reached each year dating back to 2013.

December's mixed performance for tech may be an early signal that leadership is narrowing, especially among the value-stretched stocks. Investors looking forward to 2026 may find better risk-adjusted opportunities in defensive sectors with select growth drivers. Rather than relying solely on traditional names, this article digs deeper into Quant Strong Buys that combine durable cash flows, essential services, and key growth metrics.