September 11, 2006 11:49 PM
Best Index Funds For Every Thing
Here are Money Magazine's picks for best index funds in its Ultimate Mutual Fund Guide 2006. It should be no surprise that when it comes to index fund, the low cost shop Vanguard dominates the show.
Best Large-Cap Index Funds
Fidelity Spartan 500 Index Investor (FSMKX)
Fidelity Spartan Total Market Index Inv (FSTMX)
Vanguard 500 Index (VFINX)
Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx (VTSMX)
Best Mid-Cap Index Fund
Vanguard Mid Capitalization Index (VIMSX)
Best Small-Cap Index Fund
Vanguard Small Cap Index (NAESX)
Best Real-Estate Index Fund
Vanguard REIT Index (VGSIX)
Best International Stock Index Funds
Fidelity Spartan International Index Inv (FSIIX)
Vanguard Emerging Mkts Stock Idx (VEIEX)
Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index (VGTSX)
Best Bond Index Fund
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index (VBISX)
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index (VBMFX)
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