Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund ETF a Buy Now?
The S&P 500 index faced its share of turmoil earlier this year, even temporarily slipping into bear territory amid concerns about the economy ahead. Investors worried that President Trump's import tariff plan would hurt the spending power of consumers and businesses -- and damage companies' earnings prospects.In recent weeks, though, sentiment has improved. Trump's trade agreements with the U.K. and China, as well as signs of flexibility on tariff levels, have soothed investors' minds -- and an appetite for stocks has returned. In fact, the S&P 500 even closed at a new record high on June 27, cementing a gain for the first half of the year. Considering all of this, is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), a fund that tracks the major benchmark, a buy now? Let's find out.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool
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