S&P 500 vs Nasdaq-100: What's the Better Index to Track Right Now?

If you're investing for the long haul and don't want to worry about tracking individual stocks, then an index-tracking exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be a great alternative. Since you gain exposure to a large mix of stocks, you're not dependent on how one or even a few stocks do.The most popular index to track is the S&P 500, and that can be done through the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPY) and other funds. It'll give you exposure to leading U.S. stocks, providing diversification across many sectors.You may also want to consider having exposure to just the top stocks on the Nasdaq, with the Nasdaq-100 being a top index to track. It'll give you access to the largest non-financial stocks on the exchange. The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) is a popular ETF to consider in that case.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool