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An S&P 500 index fund gives you suitably diversified exposure to the stock market, but while it may have more liquidity, you will still have to pay taxes on withdrawals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The fund has returned an average of 15% annually, according to people familiar with the fund, compared to the 7% average return of HFR’s index of credit hedge funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The S&P 500 index, even with its recent wobbles, has returned a stupendous 273% over the past decade, or more than 14% a year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller 20-city index, which tracks price changes in 20 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, rose 1.2% from the year prior in January.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Oh goodness, yes. There are endless secrets to uncover. Well, I’ll be off now to retrieve that card from the index for you.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin