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Originally Posted by toasterwater  Okay, this is what i want to try and accomplish with my stock market ventures. I want to use the "pyramid" method of investment. The pryamid method is symply having most of my money in a more conservative investments, and having less money in more risky investments. Pretty basic concept, im just gonna need some help in deciding what is more conservative.
As far as conservative goes, Im thinking Index funds, and maybe some mutual funds. I dont know much about bonds, but maybe someone can enlighten me  .
So heres my request: What is your favorite Index fund and why?
Thanks again for all your help, ill post more soon
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As far as what is currently invested in stocks, i plan on selling, and redistributing so that i have maybe 1000-2000 in "the game" and the rest in more conservative, such as index funds etc. |
I like the S&P 500 index and the Small-cap index from Vanguard.
I like them because the SP500 is the benchmark that's compared to all mutual funds and I like the small-cap because it's more volitile than SP500. Hence, a slightly higher return.