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The Top 3 Benefits of Market Cap Weighted Index Funds

2021/9/28
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Market cap weighted index funds, such as the Vanguard Total Stock Market Fund, are common passive index funds where larger companies have higher allocations. This means investors predominantly invest in large companies, regardless of their potential future returns or valuation.

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Today I’m talking about the benefits of Market-Cap-Weighted index funds (e.g., Vanguard Total Stock Market).

Why?

Last week, I made a brief comment that there were some benefits to owning them...and a number of you reached out asking what those were.

If, like these other listeners, you’re also curious about the benefits of market-cap-weighted funds, you’re going to love today’s episode!

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